BUSINESS

Downtown Davenport Progress
Current Projects

Last Updated: 4/23/08

So you've seen some new activity and you've been wondering what's coming around the corner? Here's a quick progress report on several businesses making great strides and investing in our historic downtown.

As these projects move forward, we'll follow-up with photos of the finished product and celebrate our growth downtown!

4th & Iowa - W.G. Block Industrial Site For years, the corner of 4th & Iowa Streets has stood as a symbol of blight; however, soon it will symbolize the enormous progress we're making downtown. Workers are currently tearing down the industrial portions of the property for rehabilitation, while salvaging the small historic brick building near the corner for future development. FALL '07	Fall '07
	Spring '08
Woodfire Grill Now Open! The Woodfire Grill is located at the corner of 2nd & Main St. within the River Music Experience building. Stop in and try our newest downtown restaurant today! 563-324-2227 Woodfire Grill Homepage
Front Street Brewery Construction Complete! Front Street Brewery is now a long-standing resident of our downtown; however, their growing business ran short on space recently. Construction is now complete on the expansion to the front of their restaurant, which has added seating for 22 more patrons. Owner and operator, Jennie Ash, was pleasantly surprised to find that the new view out the front window has created a great place to eagle-watch along the riverfront.
Nan's Piano Bar at the Freight House Now Open! Entertainment includes dueling pianos monthly, and National touring live music Thursdays through Saturdays. Wednesdays and Sundays feature homegrown artists. Nan’s Piano Bar offers large windows offer an awe-inspiring view of the Davenport Sky Bridge, Mississippi River, and provide patrons a vantage point from which to take in summer events at LeClaire Park. Nan's Piano Bar Homepage
Davenport Freight House Farmers Market Open May 3rd! Every Wednesday & Saturday May 3 - Oct. 29 8 a.m. - 1 p.m. Rain or Shine! Where: Freight House Parking Lot & Building 421 West River Drive Parking is available on site. Local vendors will offer the very best in produce, specialty meats and cheeses, delicious baked foods, specialty crafted goods, organic products, and much more! Davenport Freight House Farmers Market Homepage
2nd St. Retail/Commercial Space Located on 2nd Street next to the Jr. Achievement Center, this parcel is being renovated for use as new retail/commercial space. The tenant will be announced this spring. Check back soon for details and updates.
Blackhawk Hotel The historic Blackhawk Hotel has been aquired by Restoration St. Louis, and is in the beginning stages of renovation. Progress on this multi-million dollar project has just begun, but we're thrilled to see such an important piece of Downtown Davenport's history working its way back to vitality. More details to come as they are available.
Sippi's Fine Food & Cocktails Located at the corner of 2nd and Ripley Streets, "Sippi's Fine Food & Cocktails" is currently under construction. The restoration of this historic building will be a welcome addition to our neighborhood. The main floor will be a restaurant, while the second will house the bar area. Outdoor dining is also being planned for the space. We'll revisit this project again as progress continues.
The Capitol Theatre Located at the corner of Ripley & 3rd Streets, this priceless Vaudeville-era theatre must be seen to be believed. Although its incredible architecture is still intact, renovations are underway right now so that it can better support larger events and concerts. A new bar, improved bathrooms, and touching up some of the aging portions of the stage and building are in the works.
The M.L. Parker Building Renovations on the main floor of the historic M.L. Parker Building at 2nd & Brady are in progress. As was reported in the original announcement this past fall, the main floor is slated to include newly renovated retail space.
Salvation Army Building The Salvation Army building located across from the Freight House along River Drive has long been targeted for renovation. Work has begun converting the building in to another great downtown apartment complex to add to our growing list of residential options! More details to come this summer.

Additional projects coming soon..

St. Anthony's Church Expansion

Downtown Progress Slide-Show Series
Before & After Photos of Downtown
Watch the Downtown Progress Slide Show

Downtown Davenport has come a long way since the seeds of our revitalization began in the 1980's. The pace of progress has really accelerated since 2000, and the best is yet to come. Watch the video and SEE FOR YOURSELF!

This is the first of a series of slide-shows showcasing the incredible progress we've achieved Downtown, so check back soon for new photos.

The fantastic music you hear in the background was graciously provided to us by our good friends Jim The Mule. Visit their site!