Downtown Bloomington Luxury Condo living at it's finest! Carrying a one-of-a-kind character, the lobby at 212 N Center greets residents and guests with an incredible array of historic design elements, architectural details and an era of grandeur. Modern upgrades along with marble finishes, a grand staircase and masterful plasterwork combine to create an elegant arrival experience.
Residential design elements include stainless steel appliances, wide plank wood flooring, granite countertops, ceramic tiled baths, whirlpool tub and bidet in owner's bedroom, and closet space with built-in drawers. The extended ceiling heights give a loft-like appeal with exposed piping, conduit and ductwork. In-unit washer and dryer (new 2023) offers added convenience.
Featuring individually controlled heating and air-conditioning, all residences are internet and cable-equipped. Elevate your experience with the newly renovated fitness room, club room with kitchen, and dog run for your furry friends. This unit includes 6x6 private storage and one parking space in the north gated lot. Enjoy downtown restaurants and bars, museums and art galleries, farmer's market (seasonal) and cultural events including the performing arts. Monthly condo dues include all utilities except electric and internet.
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G.A. Ensenberger and Sons had become a successful retail furniture store in Bloomington. Although the founder died in 1917, sons Frank, Gus and Joseph were managing the business and eventually decided to replace their current building with a new and more impressive one. In 1925-1926, they replaced their building at 212-214 N. Center Street with a modern English Gothic structure. The A.L. Pillsbury firm designed the building which cost about $250,000-300,000. Its gothic spires, colorful terra-cotta medallions, and ornate indoor decorations made the new seven-story Ensenberger building quite unlike anything else in the community. It opened May 11, 1926, and an estimated 40,000 people, some from as far away as California and New York, visited the store during the first five days. Changing customer expectations led to the store’s closing in November 1995.
Around 2008, the structure, including the original 1910 building plus the seven-story addition from 1926, was re-opened as a residential condo complex with retail space on the first floor.
The collection includes Pillsbury’s spec sheets, construction and loan contracts, etc. from 1925-26 plus an article concerning the architecture of the finished building.
https://mchistory.org/research/finding-aids/ensenberger-building
From 3750 Square feet plus finished basement
to 724 square feet.
Our home in Peoria
Photos from before I bought it.
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