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.