Horace Mann is investing in downtown Springfield with the purchase and renovation of the historic Witmer-Schuck building at the southwest corner of Washington and Seventh streets.
The Witmer-Schuck building, is a three story, Italian-style structure built in 1867. Over the years, the building has played a prominent role in the city’s history.
Horace Mann is renovating the building for mixed use. The teacher’s insurance company plans to put the whole structure to use, improving the commercial/retail space on the first floor and remodeling the second and third floors into residential space.
Renovations are expected to be complete by early 2023.