H.H. Jewell Building (Wabasha Dentistry) Recognized with 2019 Minnesota Preservation Honor Award
View other award winning projects here In 2016, Scott and Emily Durand recognized that a 130-year old building located on a prominent corner of Wabasha’s Main Street had great potential for revival. Built in 1880 for Henry Holmes Jewell’s hardware store, the H.H. Jewell building retains much of its historic façade after being host to numerous businesses including a longstanding hardware store, a bowling alley, and a pharmacy. After the pharmacy that occupied the space most recently vacated the building, the Durands jumped at the opportunity to rehabilitate this important corner building. Recently, the project was awarded a Minnesota Preservation Award. The project addressed water infiltration issues on the roof, stabilized the buildings, and adaptively reused the first level as a dental office. On October 3, the Minnesota Preservation Awards were hosted by Rethos: Places Reimagined (formerly the Preservation Alliance of Minnesota). Among many individuals and projects recognized was the rehabilitation of Wabasha's historic H.H. Jewell Building (Wabasha Dentistry). Owners Scott and Emily Durand were present to receive the award and were accompanied by Linda and Bob Mann and Casie Radford, AIA, LEED APAIA. Linda Mann is Chair of the Wabasha Heritage Preservation Commission which made the [...]