204 W 2nd Street
Gilman, IL 60938

Originally The Gilman Monument Works, and once was Frey Hybrid Co. This property has also been a residence. Zoned commercial, yet code allows for all residential uses too. Currently owner uses as residence and for his art studio. Phenomenal historic well built building with full basement with poured concrete walls to ground level. Thick 3" x 12" floor joists 9.5"-10" on center. While keeping some of the historic relevance, owner started the rehab in 2001 with upgrades to electric, plumbing, new windows, walls (so much insulation!), kitchen, bath, lighting and flooring. Great for artist studio and gallery, woodworking or insurance. So many options. The building has a loading dock and a ramp to more storage area 23.6' x 45. Roof over loading dock has asphalt shingles, 2020. Main brick building has a roof with white polymer with cloth underlayment new in 2018. There is a heavy tin cap surrounding the roof's top edge with steel siding sloping down to white roof coating. There is a full basement for even more storage. Owner is knowledgeable and so appreciative of the history the building offers. He was careful to keep and restore with various types of 100 year old + maple and Douglas fir woods to keep the original ambiance. Some ceilings soar to 14 feet high, some 12' and some 8', 9' or 10' high. Please note that the front of the building has gas forced air heat. The rec room and great room are not heated. You could add electric heat for your comfort. The whole house fan works well for cooling. Call today for your private appointment to view this amazing building. Also listed as MLS#11143473