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Revitalizing Downtown Fargo...
We're excited to announce that Kilbourne Group has purchased a property in downtown Fargo known as The Loretta Block. The property, located at 208 through 212 Broadway, has interesting roots.
The Loretta Block was planned by Peter Elliott and was named after his youngest daughter. A businessman, Elliott owned several downtown hotels and served as an early mayor of Fargo. In 1909, J.B. Bergstrom and George R. Crowe moved into the southern two-thirds of the Loretta Block (that is, 208 and 210 Broadway) when their furniture store ran out of space. The northern one-third of the Loretta Block was built in 1912. These classical commercial-style buildings were built in two stages because of business entanglements.
The Loretta Block encompasses 18,000 square feet. Currently only the first floor is occupied by tenants Billiards on Broadway and Boerth's Gallery.
Opened by Marc and Pam Oelslager in August of 1991, Billiards on Broadway began as a family center and billiard hall. In 1996, they added a bar and pool leagues. "Today, more than 50 percent of our business focuses on new and used pool table sales. We also sell pool hall equipment such as lighting, cues, signs and chairs," said Marc Oelslager. "We've seen a real shift in the industry over the years. More and more people want to have a game room or 'man cave' in their own home versus going out to a bar and pool hall." Billiards also repairs and refurbishes pool tables and sells antique pool tables.
Boerth's Gallery, a Downtown Fargo fixture since 1902, is the region's premiere art gallery and frame shop and is owned by Doug Scraper. Customers entrust their treasures to Boerth's for custom framing because of the company's reputation for unsurpassed quality, conservation expertise and attention to every detail. Boerth's has an extensive inventory of art from originals to posters. "We look forward to continuing our tradition as a Downtown Fargo business for many years to come," said Doug Scraper.
We look forward to renovating, restoring and revitalizing The Loretta Building with deep respect to its past. Initial plans are to create mixed use commercial office space, retail space or residential within the property. |
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Located at 300 Broadway, Art Materials is dedicated to helping artists realize their creative ideas. You'll find a diverse and comprehensive line of traditional art supplies with a knowledgeable and dedicated staff. Art Materials specializes in products for storing and presenting artwork, documents, and images.
Visit Art Materials for thousands of han dmade papers, unique gifts, artisan easels and more. Teachers and college students receive a 15% discount.
Store hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday. |
 
Only a Few More Trades Available...
We want to make your move to a 300 Broadway condo as easy as possible so you can enjoy low-maintenance living in the heart of Downtown Fargo and spend more quality time at the lake or wherever you like to relax. During the remainder of August, Kilbourne Group will swap a 300 Broadway condo for your home. Now that's one sweet trade!
A trade is the perfect way to move to the condo of your dreams without having to spend the time and money to update your current residence; we'll take your home as is. No need to update the carpet or cabinets or spend time improving the landscaping. Just trade your existing home with Kilbourne Group, and then move into your new, custom-designed condo at 300 Broadway. Many options are available for condo floor plans and finishes. And no need to feel the stress of quickly getting out of your existing home, either. If you trade with us, we'll give you two full months to transfer things from your home to your new condo.
Hurry, we only have trades available for three additional qualifying homes. To see if your home qualifies, please contact Park Company Realtors, Carol Raney at 701.799.4772 or Ben Schroeder at 701.331.9343.
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Make Your Move to Downtown Fargo
Apartment For Rent
Looking for a great place to live downtown Fargo? Then check out the The Lofts on Roberts, located at 309 Roberts Street in downtown Fargo. We currenlty have one apartment available to rent. The Lofts on Roberts feature original brick walls, exposed wood beam ceilings, original wood posts, very large windows and a unique 90-year-old urban experience. Rental units at The Lofts on Roberts also inlude one off-street parking space. |
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What's the buzz on the street? What's happening in the heart of the city?
What's...downtown, baby?
Be the first to know! If you are a primary stakeholder in a downtown business, make plans now to attend the "...downtown, baby!" premiere event.
WHEN:
8:30 a.m. OR 4:30 p.m. Thursday, August 19th (pick the time that works best for you)
WHERE:
222 Studio (behind Atomic Coffee in Downtown Fargo)
WHY:
The only way to be "in-the-know" is to attend.
See you ...downtown, baby!
Sponsored by: Downtown Community Partnership and Fargo Downtowner |
| Silver Moon Supper Club:
New Chef,
New Menus
Stop by the Silver Moon Supper Club and meet its new executive chef, Evan Schill. And check out the new menus, too!
Located on the first floor of The Lofts on Roberts, the Silver Moon Supper Club opened in the fall of 2008.
Silver Moon is open from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 5 to 10:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Reservations are suggested (701-356-9097).
Fly Me To The Moon |
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Streets Alive!
Streets Alive! will hit the community on Sunday, August 29 and Sunday, September 19 from noon to 5 p.m. This first-ever Streets Alive! event is free and open to the public.
So what is this event all about? Five miles of streets, including Broadway in Downtown Fargo and Center Avenue in Downtown Moorhead, will be closed to motorized vehicles. They will come alive with people walking, running, biking, skating and propelling their wheelchairs. Healthy food vendors, music and entertainment, and fitness and family activities will be located along the route. |
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Do You Know
What prominent Fargo business got its start at 212 Broadway in 1948?
If so, send your answer to info@kilbournegroup.com
and you could win a $20 gift certificate to Erbert's & Gerbert's.
July Winner: Congrats to Tracy F. of Fargo who knew that the great fire in downtown Fargo occured in the summer of 1893. A grocery store owner was dumping hot ashes outside her business and inadvertently touched off a horrific fire that incinerated most of Fargo's downtown plus much of the northeast side. Experts place the damage at around $5 million in the dollars of the day. Enjoy your lunch at Erbert's & Gerbert's! |
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