Washburn Towers
Ottawa, KS
Built in 1917
45 units
785-242-9444
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The city of Ottawa, Kansas, incorporated as a town on June 18, 1866. It began as an Indian mission founded by Rev. Jotham Meeker who brought the first printing press to Kansas. The city features numerous antique stores, the Old Depot Museum, a veterans memorial, and a number of buildings on the National Register of Historic Places.
The two-building structure at the corner of 5th & Main Streets was slated for demolition; but the Friends of Historical Buildings found Foutch Brothers, LLC through the Kansas Preservation Alliances website and were impressed by their work at the Abernathy Lofts in Leavenworth.
Convinced they could make it work; Foutch Brothers, LLC made a new set of proposals for the United School District and the city of Ottawa and were successful in purchasing the property in 2004.
The school complex, which housed both Junior High and Senior High students, contained two gymnasiums and one large auditorium and stage. These spaces have all been restored to near-original condition and an indoor pool has been added to half of the lower gym.
The South building, built in 1917, has been converted into 22 Affordable Senior Living apartments. The North building joined to the original structure in 1927, houses 23 more apartment homes.
The central cafeteria, built in the 1950s, will remain as a Community Center and rental facility. Two new elevators have been added to the back of the structure as well as additional parking and upgraded landscaping. The rest of the exterior complex remains in its existing condition.
The building has a majestic theater that is available for rental to the public. It holds approximately 300 people and is complete with a stage and lighting. A community room is also available, perfect for weddings, receptions, holiday parties, seminars, class reunions, awards banquets or any other public gathering requiring sizeable space. The upper gym is also available for rent as well.
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Fairbury 23'
Contact Us
Weatherby Lake Office St. Joseph Office
8109 NW Hillside Drive 1300 S. 11th Street, suite 153
Weatherby Lake, MO 64152 St. Joseph, MO 64503
Tel: 816-746-9100 Tel: 816-749-4889
Fax: 816-746-0031 Fax: 816-749-4891
Steve Foutch:
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Scott Foutch:
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Office Location(s):
Weatherby Lake Office
8109 NW Hillside Drive
Weatherby Lake, MO 64152
Tel: 816-746-9100
Fax: 816-746-0031
St. Joseph Office
1300 S. 11th Street, Suite 153
St. Joseph, MO 64503
Tel: 816-749-4888
Fax: 816-749-4891
