Albert Lea’s Jacobson Building to undergo renovations
(Left) The Jacobson Building in downtown Albert Lea will undergo repairs over the next years to restore its rare terra cotta front, funded in a large part by a Minnesota Historical Society grant. (Upper Right) Many of the joints between the terra cotta pieces that make up the front of the Jacobson Building have eroded, leading to interior damage and cracked tiles. (Lower right) Terra cotta pieces form intricate patterns on the front of the Jacobson Building in downtown Albert Lea.[The City of Albert Lea]
(ABC 6 News) – The front of the Jacobson Building in Albert Lea will have repairs made this year.
"The City of Albert Lea will repair the façade this year with the help of a grant from the Minnesota Historical Society, which will provide half of the repair costs, up to $276,500. The Albert Lea City Council voted Feb. 14 to accept the low bid of $301,500 from Advanced Masonry Restoration of St. Paul, Minn., for the project."
“Restoring the integrity of this prominent building will not only eliminate a public safety hazard but will also support the city’s downtown revitalization efforts,” said Megan Boeck, city planner for Albert Lea.
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