This seven story 1920 hotel building, listed on the National Register, included numerous first and second floor spaces that were renovated in the "Moderne" style during the 1940s.  The original exterior and the central hall were restored, as well as the moderne style banquet and restaurant spaces.  More recent alternations were removed and replaced with the decorative plaster work and ironwork of the original post WWI period.

Using old photographs, the two main entry canopies were recreated using ironwork, copper, decorative glass and metalwork.  Both off-the-shelf and custom decorative elements were used in the design.

The adaptive reuse required demolition of antiquated items including mechanical and electrical systems.  Elevator systems were replaced but the historic components of the elevators were reused.  The former diminutive hotel rooms were combined into living units for senior housing.

This building remains one of the most important buildings in town and is walking distance from Knox College, famous for the Lincoln-Douglas debates.

After demolition of the non-historic elements, old plaster work, woodwork and details were protected.  A major demolition was required for this complete building renovation.  The work included new windows, roof, walls, elevators, finishes, mechanical and electrical systems.  The exterior masonry was also repaired and repointed.  The design and restoration work was based on old photographs and materials found within the partially demolished walls.