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Historic Preservation - Images Before & After

Minneapolis-Steel and Machinery - Fargo ND
Built 1919

Minneapolis Steel and Machinery building, Fargo NDExterior Features:

  • “Simple” Chicago School Style
  • Brick and Limestone Masonry Exterior
  • Fair Condition

Exterior – Before Rehabilitation

Minneapolis Steel and Machinery building after rehabilitationExterior – After Rehabilitation

Exterior Work Items:

  • Mild Limestone Cleaning & Repair
  • New Entrance at West Side of Building
  • Re-Window and New Storefront
  • Removed Non-Historic Awnings

First floor prior to rehabiliation minneapolis steel and machinery buildingInterior Work Items:

  • Removed Non-Historic Gypsum Board (Columns & Walls)
  • Existing Ceiling Height Retained
  • Warehouse “Feel” Retained

Interior – 1st Floor Prior to Rehabilitation

first floor vogel law firm, minneapolis steel and machinery buildingInterior – 1st Floor after Rehabilitation

first floor vogel law firm waiting room, minneapolis steel and machinery buildingInterior – 1st Floor after Rehabilitation

minneapolis steel and machinery building 2nd floor before rehabilitationInterior Work Items:

  • Existing Ceiling Height Retained
  • Warehouse “Feel” Retained

Interior – 2nd Floor Prior to Rehabilitation

2nd floor library after rehabInterior – 2nd Floor Library after Rehabilitation

2nd floor open office after rehabInterior – 2nd Floor Open Office after Rehabilitation

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