Condition Assessment for the Islamic Center of Winona

The Islamic Center of Winona (71 West 3rd Street) is part of the Third Street Commercial Historic District in the city of Winona and contains ninety-one buildings (65 contributing, 26 non-contributing)and one vacant lot (noncontributing). According to the 1917 Sanborn map of Winona, this building was originally a bank.

The goal of the scope of work is to document and determine both the exterior and interior conditions of the Islamic Center of Winona and to provide present and future maintenance and restorative needs. A conditions assessment is an excellent starting point in the Restoration of the historic building. The report provides invaluable information to guide future restoration and repairs. The report identifies and evaluates conditions related but not limited to: present physical appearance; structural conditions of the building; mechanical and electrical systems; and evaluation of features such as foundation, brick, roof, windows, doors, ceilings, floors, walls and paint.

The goal of providing a Condition Assessment Report that clearly outlines the needed restoration, rehabilitation and repairs have been achieved and a comprehensive prioritization of those items outlined along with associated costs. This has greatly assisted the organization with their planning and fundraising efforts to maintain and restore this important historic attribute and contributing structure to the Winona Commercial Historic District.

As outlined and prioritized in the Condition Assessment Report the planned phased restoration and rehabilitation of the structure will greatly enhance the Winona Commercial Historic District and provide enduring value and public benefit for years to come.