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Quality Printing on Main Street has undergone a transformation under Luverne’s Historic Façade Improvement Program.
The program offers free technical assistance for architectural design services as well as financial assistance in the form of loans and grants.
The project for Mark and Annie Opitz’s building included removing the coverings from the two columns, removing the wooden shakes from the upper story, replacing all four upper story windows, resurfacing the columns and upper story (tuck-pointing original brick or resurfacing), replacing the storefront window, repairing the concrete entrance and improving signage.
Background
The idea behind the Historic Façade Improvement Program is to support the revitalization of Main Street and downtown Luverne while restoring buildings as closely as possible to their historic appearance from 1878-1948.
The city covers architectural costs for a professional design proposal to ensure projects align with the goal of a historic Main Street.
Funding provided through the program can be used for facade materials, facade construction, awnings, signage and lighting.
Main Street Financial was one of the first businesses to complete a project last year through the program, and the Loopy’s storefront and Grand Prairie Events Center were improved earlier this year.
Last month the LEDA approved Historic Façade Improvements for W-2 Quality Meats and Redeemed Remnants.
Other local businesses working on façade improvements and creative logo designs include Medi Spa, Salon 75, Restoration Alley, Brandenburg Gallery, Luverne Counseling and Luverne Street Music.