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 Luxury apartments coming to Trust Building, developer says - Sedalia, Missouri Posted by:  iconions
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This article references a four-story historic building located at 322 South Ohio in Sedalia, Missouri.
Waymark Code: WMHRR4
Location: Missouri, United States
Date Posted: 08/10/2013
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The historic Trust Building in downtown Sedalia has long set empty and Greg Rodewald with Crowne Development, out of Oklahoma City, is looking to change that.
Rodewald is a former Sedalia resident, and along with Community Development Director John Simmons and architect George Esser, have been working tirelessly to get the ball rolling of repairs and development of the building.
“We have been working on this for 14 years. We have been looking for a new owner all of that time, and we came close a few times,” Simmons said.
Rodewald and Crowne Development may be names known to some. They were the driving force behind the Lincoln-Hubbard project several years ago.
There have been many hurdles to overcome in the purchasing and development of the Trust Building, including a lien from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.
“In 1998, the State of Missouri put a rout on the building with a DNR grant and a lien was put on the property.
“We went to the state and requested that they forgive the lien on the property with the successful, substantial completion of remodeling the entire building. That is in place,” Simmons explained.
He added, “We got that done twenty months ago this winter. It was important to get this shored up, because time is not on the side of the building.”
“Some routine maintenance has been done to the building over the years, thanks to the CBCD stepping in.
“The CBCD over the years, they have safeguarded the building by replacing the windows, taking care of a termite infestation and a flea infestation. They know the worth of the building.”
Sedalia architect George Esser was targeted to make design plans for the proposed remodel and Rodewald intends to make use of those plans.
Rodewald was asked if the purchase of the building has been completed.
“The money is in escrow with Pettis County Title,” Rodewald said.
Rodewald was asked when he decided that fixing the Trust Building was something that he wanted to accomplish.
“I actually walked through it for the first time in 2006 or 2007. At that point we decided to do the Lincoln-Hubbard School project. We have circled back and decided to see what we could do with this building,” Rodewald explained.
He added, “It is a beautiful, old building and it needs to be brought back to its old glory.”
Rodewald discussed what his plans for the building renovation will be in the near future.
“We are sort of looking at our options, but right now we will take the plans that George Esser has worked on.
“Right now it looks like we will be looking at luxury apartments on floors two through four. The first floor is kind of up in the air.
“Right now we do have proposals out for structural engineers. There is a lot of up-front work that isn’t too sexy right now,” Rodewald said.
Rodewald was asked if there was a figure yet for the cost of the project.
“We ended up with $10 million renovation for Lincoln-Hubbard, but we are not sure what this one is going to cost,” he said.
Rodewald is excited for the opportunity to work on the historic building.
“I am local. Being a native of the area, it is an honor to do another landmark there. It is an honor as a native to have the trust of the city,” Rodewald said."
Sedalia News Journal dated January 4, 2013 written by Kyle Siegel
The Missouri/Sedalia Trust Building is rectangular in shape & exhibits both Romanesque & Chateauesque details in style. When originally constructed the building had 3 stories resting on a raised basement & elevated primary entrances to the E, S & at the SE corner. When the building was altered the floor levels were changed to a 4 story format & the entrances were lowered to street level. Despite these interior changes the exterior fenestration remained the same. Windows originally were 1/1 with those on the 1st & 2nd stories having a rectangular shape with a transom, 3rd story openings had arched headers with smooth surface stone voussoirs. After the alteration, the original 1st floor windows were elongated & replaced with a multilight sash. Basement windows echoed this pattern. Two arched windows at the original 1st floor were cut away so as to form rectangular headers & to complement the other windows at that level. Third story windows were left intact. The secondary entrances to the E & S retained their pedimented caps & ornately carved floral corbels. The chamfered primary entrance, below the SE tower, is the area most severely effected by the alterations. Originally it was inset & flanked by decorative columns supporting a heavy arched cap & name plate. It now has double leaf doors set flush with the exterior walls with a multi-light window above.
Of particular importance to the design & style of this fine example of Victorian commercial architecture are two elements: the multigable & towered roofline & the heavily embellished wall surface. To the E & S are small pedimented gables filled with decorative moldings. The central gable on the S facade is accented by a small circular turret, the roof of which was recently altered due to fire. However it continues to echo the bellcast roofline of the 3 story tower at the SE comer. Carved finials highlight the hip roofed, S facade dormers. The wall surface with its rich variety of textures, including rock faced, checkerboard, smooth s carved stone, creates a constant play of light & dark which adds to the Victorian quality of the large Trust Building.
Interior spaces are accented by dark stained, oak staircases, moldings & window & door surrounds. The multi-pane window treatment is repeated in-the hallway office door & window arrangements on the top 3 floors. The open lobby is highlighted by marble flooring, the large wall vault, & an ornate ceiling with a classical molding. Many of the early light fixtures were retained.
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When was the article reported?: 01/04/2013
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