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HPAC discusses 'facadism' and lien complications for Rocky Mountain Building
Summary
Commission members discussed keeping the Rocky Mountain Building’s façade while demolishing unstable portions, noted a $5 million lien held by Sletten Construction and current ownership by Alluvion, and requested suggestions for next steps.
Commission staff raised options for the Rocky Mountain Building at the May 13 meeting of the Great Falls-Cascade County Historic Preservation Advisory Commission, including a potential 'facadism' approach that would retain the building’s front façade while removing unstable sections.
Sam Long told commissioners the structure carries a $5 million lien held by Sletten Construction and remains owned by Alluvion. Commissioners discussed whether the city or Neighborworks should take responsibility for stabilization or rehabilitation; no formal motion or funding decision was recorded. Staff asked commissioners and the public to send suggestions to Sam Long for further consideration.
The discussion identified structural instability and financial encumbrances as primary obstacles to full rehabilitation. The commission did not take a formal vote on ownership transfer, stabilization work or funding at this meeting.
