Hard loft interior with exposed brick, timber beams, and tall factory windows — representative of Museum Lofts

Wilmore Edge · loft

Museum Lofts

An early 1900s building, converted mid-2000s mill/warehouse conversion prized for exposed-brick character.

early 1900s building, converted mid-2000s

Era

~4-5 stories

Height

roughly 60-120 residences

Scale

Scaleybark

Nearest Blue Line stop

The building

Inside Museum Lofts

Museum Lofts is one of the district's mill or warehouse conversions, trading on original industrial character rather than new-build finishes.

The building dates to early 1900s building, converted mid-2000s, and its conversion preserved heavy-timber framing, exposed brick, and oversized industrial windows, with mechanical systems updated for residential use during the renovation.

It suits renters or owners who want character architecture and don't mind trade-offs like street noise or limited parking that come with older structures.

Before you commit

Every building in this district carries its own set of questions. These are the ones we would ask first at Museum Lofts.

  • verify parking is deeded or leased, since mill footprints rarely have surface lots
  • have the historic windows and envelope inspected for air/water sealing
  • ask about noise transfer from exposed structure and hard-surface finishes
  • confirm HVAC was updated during conversion, not original to the mill

Mix of for-sale and for-rent units depending on the building; confirm current tenure and HOA structure with the listing agent or association.

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Primary Sources

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