Wartenweiler said they expect to work with a group of preferred caterers for events and would apply for an alcohol license next year in order to run a bar in the venue.

Located in the booming Capitol East District, one block away from East Washington Avenue, Wartenweiler said the venue will be ideal for those who want a unique space that is still “in the mix” downtown.

“We are really excited about the energy of the East Wash corridor,” Wartenweiler said.

Welch, who owns a painting company, has development experience in the neighborhood. He owns the building at 1413 Northern Ct. and is currently leasing it to State Line Distillery.

“We’re excited for this new opportunity,” Wartenweiler said.

No parking is located on site, though a public parking garage is a three-minute walk from the property. There will be 16 bicycle stalls provided on site.

Both the Plan and Urban Design commissions have signed off on the proposal. Ald. Marsha Rummel, District 6, supports the project.

"I love the fact that the applicants propose to save and rehab an historic Trachte building!" Rummel said in her blog.

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