Caledonian Building
Holyoke, Massachusetts
In the early 80s, the city of Holyoke launched an enthusiastic and imaginative effort to create a downtown revitalization district and encouraged private developers to participate. One of the first projects to be completed was the restoration and conversion of this four-story, 24,000 sq. ft. former mercantile building into a first class office building. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this handsome structure was built in 1874 and artfully restored to offer its tenants the best of both worlds – a sensitive blend of new ideas and old traditions. Aggressive marketing and creative financing were essential to the project’s success. Financing was obtained through the Massachusetts Government Land Bank, Community Development grants and private syndication.
