In 2004, Carlson Gardner will begin the historic restoration of the 1880 Englehart-Winning Facade Property and adjacent Pilgram Building in downtown St. Joseph, Missouri.  Currently the Facade Building consists of only a facade.  The structure behind the facade was destroyed several years ago and the preservation of the facade is a matter of highest priority for the City of St. Joseph.  The Pilgram Building is intact, but has been closed up for the last few years.

These buildings were constructed in the late 1800's in the garment district of St. Joseph.  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the Wholesale Row Historic District, the buildings are situated in one of the few entire blocks of vintage Victorian warehouse buildings still standing in Missouri.  In fact, the district is said to be the only intact example of the only type of architecture of its kind left in the country.

(Current photo of property - before renovation)

The existing structures will be converted into 13 one-bedroom one-bath units and 11 two-bedroom two-bath units.  Each unit will have central heating and air conditioning, hard-wired for free Internet access, dishwasher, washer and dryer provided, garbage disposal, range and oven, refrigerator, carpeting and mini blinds.  Part of the unique design for this property will be an interior four-story open courtyard/atrium, which will be enjoyed by all four stories of the apartments.