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Developer Mark Kaufman outlines multi-concept plan to restore Iowa River Power Company building
Summary
Mark Kaufman told Greater Iowa City attendees he acquired the historic Iowa River Power Company building and plans a phased, historically sensitive redevelopment with a riverfront restaurant, coffee-bakery loft, event space and rooftop deck; he cautioned the timeline is uncertain and work uncovered unexpected construction issues.
Mark Kaufman, an Iowa City alumnus and founder of Athletico, described to the Greater Iowa City annual meeting his vision for the Iowa River Power Company (IRP) building after acquiring the property. Kaufman traced the site's history — a grist mill dating to 1844 that later became an electric light company — and said the property is a composite of three connected buildings with distinct eras of construction.
Kaufman said his development team includes regional historic-practice…
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