MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
The transformation of the historic Landmark building at 5th and Main is well underway, and project leader Laura Meyer Dick says it’s on schedule and gaining momentum.
The Meyer Landmark, a redevelopment of the long-vacant downtown structure, recently reached a milestone with the installation of windows—one of many visible signs of progress on the site. The fully framed apartments are in place, rough-in work for plumbing and electrical systems is nearing completion, and preparations are underway for HVAC and storefront window installation in August.
“It’s really fun now,” said Meyer Dick in an interview on the BW Morning Show this week. “We’re on time, and Curtis Mitchell and the team at MBC Construction have been phenomenal to work with.”
The project, which includes 36 apartments and several commercial spaces, is a family affair. Meyer Dick’s daughters have contributed to branding, interior design, and digital outreach. The project website, meyerlandmark.com, offers a portal for interested tenants to submit a non-binding interest form. So far, 18 people have expressed interest in the units, which will feature modern, contemporary interiors with wood flooring, solid-surface countertops, and a streamlined layout.
In addition to housing, the building will include retail spaces and a planned speakeasy in a 650-square-foot area at the rear of the main floor. Another retail space has already been leased, and Meyer Dick said she’s actively seeking a tenant for a restaurant space—though acknowledging that’s a challenging market.
Parking, often a concern with downtown developments, is also nearly resolved. The building already has 20 spaces on the north side, and Meyer Dick said she’s close to finalizing arrangements for the rest.
Even with the complexity of restoring a historic structure—including surprise concrete issues and design hurdles—Meyer Dick said the experience has been rewarding.
“I was a little naïve in thinking we’d just hire a grant writer and contractor and go,” she said. “But the support from family and professionals like Brent England and our design team has been incredible.”
The goal is to open in mid-to-late summer of 2026. Until then, the team is busy selecting finishes, restoring the elevator, and maintaining a detailed record of the journey—including a documentary currently in production.
“It’s preserving history while redefining living,” Meyer Dick said. “We’re bringing something special back to downtown Hutchinson.”
For updates and apartment interest forms, visit meyerlandmark.com.