The city of Fond du lac has received a $90,000 state grant to help support the redevelopment of a downtown historical building. The grant will be used to assist in the redevelopment of a vacant commercial building at 18 East Division Street into The Livery Lofts, featuring an upscale tavern and residential apartments. Developer Sam Meyer says the building was originally built as a livery stable in the late 1800s and he plans to incorporate that into the design and décor of the building. Meyer says the project transforms a vacant, blighted commercial buiidling into residential lofts and an entertainment venue that will add to the character of historic downtown Fond du Lac. Community Development director Dyann Benson says the project demonstrates how a public-private partnership transforms a vacant building into a beautiful building that honors the downtown’s history.
