MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
One of the largest historic renovation projects in Kansas has officially reached a major milestone as the Meyer Landmark opened its doors Wednesday, welcoming its first residents and businesses to downtown Hutchinson.
The five-story building at 501 N. Main, originally built in 1923 as the Stamey Hotel, has been transformed into a mixed-use development featuring 36 apartments and four ground-floor commercial spaces. Once considered Hutchinson's premier hotel, the building hosted travelers, community events and even President Harry Truman before falling vacant for years.
The restoration was led by Laura Meyer-Dick and her husband, Micheal Dick, who undertook the project in memory of Laura's father following his death in 2020.
The redevelopment includes 24 moderate-income apartments, with more than 20 of the building's 36 units already leased ahead of opening day.
"This project represents more than restoring a historic building," project leaders said. "It reflects a commitment to preserving Hutchinson's history while creating new housing and business opportunities for the future."
The first commercial tenants include Giuseppe's Family Restaurant, Salt City Scoops and The Lantern Speakeasy, with one retail space still available.
The ambitious project required years of planning and collaboration among public and private partners. Incentive support came from the City of Hutchinson, the Kansas State Historic Preservation Office, the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation and the Kansas Department of Commerce.
First National Bank of Hutchinson served as the primary lender, with additional financing provided by Nebraska Bank of Commerce in Lincoln.
Historic preservation specialist Brenda Spencer of Spencer Preservation and co-developer Justin Pregont of Pomeroy Development helped guide the project from its earliest planning stages through construction.
Engineering Consultants, Tesserre Architecture and interior designer Jenny Maschler oversaw the building's structural and design elements, while MBC Construction served as general contractor, coordinating tens of thousands of labor hours that included demolition, restoration, masonry, stained-glass preservation and modern building upgrades.
The project also involved dozens of local and regional contractors, suppliers and service providers.
Marketing for the redevelopment was handled by New Inspiration Media and Plaid Moose Creative, while Prairie Nation Creative and New Inspiration Media documented the renovation for an upcoming documentary.
Now known as the Meyer Landmark, the restored building combines historic architecture with modern housing and commercial space, adding new energy to downtown Hutchinson while preserving one of the city's most recognizable landmarks.
Additional information, apartment floor plans and leasing details are available at meyerlandmark.com.