Project Details
Client: Schwab Construction
Location: Winona, MN
Services: Building Demolition
Overview
We partnered with Cotter Schools and Schwab Construction to make way for a new athletic facility in Winona MN.
Crews demolished a 217,000 square foot, 98-year-old building known as Lourdes Hall that functioned as the primary dorm facility for the College of Saint Teresa, a Catholic women’s school. Built in 1928, Lourdes Hall featured a swimming pool, large dining hall, fitness center, and scores of dorm rooms.
The building eventually became a dorm facility for Winona State University’s “West Campus” in the 1990’s and closed in 2021 when WSU consolidated operations.
While some Winonans argued the building should be saved for its historic value, the building’s condition and structural layout made its renovation economically infeasible.
Once the building is gone and the site is cleared, Schwab construction will begin construction on a new “Field House” athletic complex with an indoor turf field, hard court surfaces, and a walking and running track. The future athletic complex will provide valuable shared space for youth programs, local teams, and residents seeking a place to stay active—no matter the season.
Cotter President, Mary Eileen Fitch states “This space will enhance student learning by supporting physical education, co-curricular programs, and intramural programs that support positive social and physical development. It is a meaningful investment in Cotter’s mission and will create opportunities for young people to grow, lead, and thrive—both in and out of the classroom.”
Bolander is proud to be part of this great project!