Inside Goodall 1900
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Goodall Suites
Goodall Suites are on the 5,000 square foot upper level of the historic Goodall 1900 building. It has been totally renovated into 4 luxury suites with excellent downtown views and access.
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Milkweed Provisions
Find new wines, cheeses, charcuterie, and unique gifts at Milkweed Provisions. But it's more than just a store, it's a place to explore, learn, and connect with friends and neighbors.
About Goodall Building
Jeff Mayer is a lifelong resident of Marion, Illinois and grew up just blocks from Tower Square plaza on Market Street. He purchased the Goodall Building in 2020 with the intention of restoring it’s classic charm and returning it to its iconic status as a vibrant business cornerstone on the Marion Square.
Built in 1900, over the years the Goodall Building has been home to many types of businesses including restaurants, a bank, attorney’s offices, doctor’s offices, insurance agencies and most recently a music store.
With new development by the current owners, JM Vision LLC, Goodall 1900 is now home to Milkweed Provisions Specialty Shop, and Goodall Suites Luxury Apartments.
Goodall 1900 Building Wins 2023 Landmarks Illinois Preservation Award
2023 LANDMARKS ILLINOIS RICHARD H. DRIEHAUS FOUNDATION PRESERVATION AWARD FOR REHABILITATION
PROJECT PRINCIPALS
Jeff Mayer and JM Vision Real Estate Development, LLC, Owner
Right Angle, Design + Interiors, Architect
Rick Jones Construction, Construction/Finish Work
(Photo credits: Rachel Stroud)
LANDMARKS ILLINOIS ASKS: WHY IS THIS PLACE IMPORTANT TO YOU?
JEFF MAYER
Preserving the Goodall Building was very important to me for several reasons. The first was that I simply wanted to help with being a part of the revitalization of downtown Marion. There were many ways to get involved, but I saw taking on one of the biggest buildings as the way to make the largest impact I could. I felt my vision very much matched the vision of what the city was trying to accomplish. Secondly, I felt very passionately that the Goodall Building needed to be completely renovated from the ground up because the fact that it is (a) one of the oldest buildings still standing in the Marion Historic District, (b) it was located on the corner of the Square and is a main focal point, (c) the city had already lost enough historic buildings over the years, and (d) it has 15,000 square feet, which meant it had the potential to be full of life again and have a very big influence on rebuilding and rebranding the rest of Marion’s Tower Square Plaza.
HOW DID THIS PLACE IMPACT PEOPLE IN YOUR COMMUNITY?
JEFF MAYER
The renovation of the Goodall Building has impacted people in our community more than I could have ever imagined. This building was one of several that were being renovated at the same time. The synergy of all these projects going on simultaneously has brought energy and excitement around what is going on and what is possible in Marion. The rewarding aspects of this project have been a combination of older generations of people stopping me and describing their own memories of the building from years past and also younger generations who very much appreciate the efforts of preserving the history of their community, so they can enjoy it in the future.
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