The structures of the Central Manufacturing District, such as the Loomis Mill, ensure robust construction quality and boast heigh-ceilinged lofts.
Maintained industrial heritage
ROBUST DETAILS
Several aspects of the industrial building establish inherit value for the property. The building has been occupied and maintained since 1902, with industrial elements being preserved or upgraded.
Sandblasted structure
heavy timber structure. Structural steel reinforcement on first and second floor. Selective reinforcement on others;
Existing cores
A kitchen and bathroom with new plumbing already on the first and second floor;
Freight elevators
Both freight elevators have been updated for safety and are fully operational;
HVAC
All new plumbing, new heating via furnaces and condensers, on first and second floor, new A/C;
Windows
Large pre-existing industrial windows in good condition. 20% of windows replaced;
Garage doors
New garage doors in both loading docks;
Electric
All new electrical outlet branching throughout and lighting and new electrical service and switchgear installed 6 years ago;
Tuckpointing
Partial tuckpointing of most brick facades from 7-8 years ago;
Handicap accessible
Building fully handicap accessible, ramps and elevator access on every level;
Sprinklers
Building fully sprinklered. Fire pump in basement and tested yearly by Chicago fire department;
New roofs
North building roof installed 4 years ago, South roof from 10 years ago, no leaks;
Security
New security system throughout the building.