Prime opportunity to establish your coffee bar, cafe or food/beverage concept in the iconic Historic Placer Building, located directly on the Downtown Helena Walking Mall. This unique space incorporates the beautifully restored Placer Lobby as a shared common-area environment, offering an inviting atmosphere with high ceilings, classic architectural details, elegant seating areas, and strong daily foot traffic. The commercial space includes a dedicated sink area, ample counter, prep, and service space, and convenient access to the lobby's cafe-style seating"”ideal for coffee, pastries, sandwiches, or light-service food operations. Rent includes electricity, water, and garbage; tenant is responsible for gas, cable/internet, and janitorial. Public metered parking and the city parking garage are located directly across the street. Completed in 1913, the Placer"”designed by George H. Carsley in association with Cass Gilbert"”was long regarded as Helena's finest hotel and now serves as a distinguished condominium building. Its residential community provides a built-in customer base, while its central location on the Walking Mall places your business in the heart of downtown activity.
Property Type(s):
Commercial
| Year Built | 1913 | County | Lewis and Clark |
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Additional Details
| CONSTRUCTION | Brick |
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| HEAT | Forced Air, Natural Gas |
| LOT | 0 |
| LOT DIMENSIONS | 0.00 |
| PARKING | Additional Parking, Garage, On Street |
| UTILITIES | Electricity Available, Natural Gas Available |
| VIEW | Yes |
| VIEW DESCRIPTION | City |
| ZONING | DOWNTOWN |
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Listing provided by: David A. Lemm, Lemm Real Estate, LLC | 21 N Last Chance Gulch 102
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