The first phase of renovations to a 17,900 square foot brick building originally built in 1809 and used through the years as a meeting hall for the International Order of Odd Fellows, other organizations, and as retailspace

This phase concentrated on major structural upgrades and upgrades to current codes including new interior stairs, an elevator, an exterior stair tower constructed to complement the existing building's architecture. Exterior masonry repairs and cleaning, a new membrane roof, and new windows were also done.