The historic building at 235-239 S. Washington St., affectionately known as the “Beidelman building,” will be getting a new “old” look.
The Historic Preservation Commission approved several renovations at its meeting on Thursday, Oct. 22, that restore details from the building’s design in 1928.
Former Beidelman Furniture store under new ownership
The corner store at Washington Street and Jackson Avenue in downtown Naperville formerly housed Beidelman Furniture, which closed in April after 165 years.
The new owners, Naperville-based commercial real estate firm Ellsworth Partners, are looking to restore some historic elements of the building as they seek new tenants.
Restoring windows, roof details
Architect Rod Costello from Torch Architecture presented the proposed renovations at the Historic Preservation Commission on Thursday…