Following the departure of two long term tenants in 2007, the future of the "Arctic Building" was contemplated. Having seen no improvements in over 50 years, the structure, though sound, was functionally obsolete and its roof was demanding significant attention. What to do? Demolition of the entire building was abhorent to the owners. Continued neglect of the aging roof system would only lead to further degradation of the former ice cream factory. Could it be rehabilitated? For what purpose? At what cost? Where was the neighborhood going? What could the future hold for this building?
The questions were daunting. The answers were revealed in 2008 in the form of an extensive infrastructure project in what is now known as the Benton Harbor Arts District.
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