New reports dash landmark hopes for former Legends site
The property s future has been in the spotlight after the contentious closing of Legends Bar and Grill.
Posted: Jul 26, 2021 10:47 PM
Posted By: Anthony Monzon
ROCHESTER, Minn. - A pair of new reports diving deeper into the history behind a well-known downtown property are pouring cold water on its chances of being deemed a local landmark.
The Labor Temple Building was slated for demolition earlier this year to make way for the city s Riverfront Reimagined project, before a citizen came forward with proof of forgotten history at the property. Now expert reports are confirming the building s historic past, but recommending it not be deemed a local landmark because too many relevant features have been stripped away.
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Legends bar owner starts petition to stop demolition, creation of green space
Legends Bar and Grill owner Jeff Fieseler is urging people to sign a petition to stop the City of Rochester from demolishing the building at 11 Fourth St. SE. 10:53 am, Jan. 12, 2021 ×
Legends Bar & Grill is closing after the city decided not to renew its lease. (Randy Petersen/Post Bulletin)
A petition to stop the City of Rochester from demolishing Legends Bar and Grill has been launched and almost 400 people have signed it.
However, no specific development is in the works for the space. That means the city expects to use the resulting open land as “green space” until a development project moves forward.