Studebaker is being renovated in collaboration with the State Historic Preservation Office as well as a historic consultant.  Here are some of the ways the University is respecting the exterior and interior historic fabric of the building:

• Brand-new energy-efficient windows that closely mimic the original windows
• Partition set-backs from the window so that the building can preserve more of its factory-like look and people won't see partitions from the street level
• Storage of various items unique to Studebaker, like a portion of a ramp railing, an old window and some floor tiles
• Preservation of some of the bases that surround the columns
• Exposure of certain pipes, ductwork, and wall bricks to maintain the character of the building
• Creation of a new ADA-compliant entrance that will have a glass panel with an inscription that indicates the historic nature of the building (previous/current tenants like Studebaker, Bordens, and Alexander Doll)

See the Difference

Studebaker's new windows respect the building's original architecture, while providing modern energy efficiency and noise resistance.

To Learn More

To find out more about the history of the Studebaker Corporation, check out the Wikipedia entry at http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Studebaker.