Building is located on the courthouse square in the historical district. Building has been restored and is rich in Architectural detail and high quality finishes, details and spaces. Building was originally designed by Kurt Vonnegut's father's firm Vonnegut and Bohn. It was built in 1913 originally as the Schultz department store. Shultz closed in the great depression. The building was converted to offices with many medical offices including Arnett clinic. The building was purchased in 2001 by C. Thomas Walgamuth a local Architect who restored the exterior to its original configuration, renovated the interior, converting the third and fourth floor to urban loft style living units. The building is built to Chicago skyscraper specifications including reinforced concrete frame including the floors and ceiling for robust earthquake resistant construction. The living units and all exitways are sprinklered for excellent fire safety with state of the art fire detection and warning systems. The living units vary in size from 420 SF studios to 1400 SF two bedroom two bath. Most have excellent views to the south (the historic courthouse) or to the east (many historic buildings). Large insulated glass windows provide excellent natural lighting. All units from the smallest to the largest feature open floor plans for a spacious feel. All units have up to date electrical panels, central air conditioning and up to date electrical. Everything inside each unit has been refurbished even when re-using historic elements such as doors and trim. All units are finished to a high quality finish level. Historic trim and doors are used along with hand made architect designed lighting fixtures using antique glass from the building. Some units feature granite kitchen tops and stainless finishes on appliances. Track lighting in living areas to light art. There is a lovely historic elevator cab with indirect lighting and stained glass ceiling. Hallways are well maintained with artwork on the walls, some of which are signed prints. All third floor units have the original maple hardwood floors refinished. All fourth floor units have terrazzo (a granite like material) floors. The building is filled with adult tenants who like things peaceful. Most are Purdue Masters and PHD candidates. We also have Purdue faculty and a few professionals. This unit has a parking space off site included, one block from the front door. Owner pays for trash. Tenant pays a share of the economical gas fired boiler heat, water and sewer and elevator maintenance. Prewired for phone, cable and internet. Lease can be six months or 18 months. Fiber optic included in Utility allowance.
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