Landmarks Illinois, a historic site preservation society, has given its annual AWARD FOR ADAPTIVE REUSE to the Broadgauge Building in Downtown Petersburg.
Built in 1872 as a “megastore” selling hardware, groceries and dry goods, the structure has been reopened and reimagined.
Today, the multi-purpose building includes a bar, restaurant, billiards room, event space and coffee shop, drawing the community back into the historic space and becoming one of the town’s largest employers.