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The Rock River Times – August 28, 2024

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August 28, 2024. Vol. 32. No. 14. RockRiverTimes.com.

Downtown Lafayette Hotel under goes restoration: Exterior work continues on the historic Lafayette Hotel building by craftsmen from Mike Harris Mason Contractors returning the original luster to the terra-cotta facade. The Lafayette, constructed in 1927, as a vaudevillian actors apartment building undergoes renovation by Gorman & Company. On completion of the 15 month restoration/rehabilitation, the project will contain 54 affordable apartments, including 3 first floor live/work spaces aimed at supporting artists who can both create and sell their craft from their home. “The building is looking great,” said historic preservationist Gary Carlson. “It’s nice to know that the previous owners, Lisa and Leroy Jones, took good care of the building which helped make this a viable property for development.” The Lafayette transformation is just one of several apartment developments, either under construction or planned for Downtown. Urban Equity Properties is nearing completion of the Nu-State apartments at West State & Church, and the Water Power Lofts on South Main. Teague Dickey, CEO of Iconic Energy recently purchased the Revers Marina Building on the Rock River which he plans to develop into unique riverfront loft apartments and retail spaces. - From Doc Slafkosky, J.R. Kortman Center for Design


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