project detail
Stillwater Showcase
Lead Reuse Expert
Petrina Rhines
location
Stillater, MN
Grant Awarded
$10,000
Total Land Size
87,120 sqft
status
Completed in 2022
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Year Built
Erected in 1960. Renovated in 2003.
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Building Stories
Anchor tenants consisted of Chamber of Commerce Stillwater and Upscale Restaurant.
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TONS
Tonnage
Represents the total weight of reusable building materials reclaimed and transported over a 2 day period.
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Working Days
From reclaimation to transportion project was completed in 10 days.
“Birch Group made history as the first deconstruction company in the nation to partner with local government to secure grant funding for commercial property projects.”
Before redevelopment transformed 200 East Chestnut Street in Stillwater, Birch Group was entrusted to lead the salvage of the former Chestnut Building, originally built in 1960. Rather than see this historic structure bulldozed into a landfill, ourteam carried out a full-scale deconstruction that preserved its story, piece by piece.
This project wasn’t just about materials. It was about changing the system. Birch Group became the first in the nation to receive grant funding and establish a groundbreaking partnership with Ramsey County and Washington County to support deconstruction over demolition.
Explore the complete before-and-after story of this deconstruction project.
Features.
Historic Significance
We safeguarded valuable old-growth lumber, architectural elements, and millwork
that otherwise would have been lost
Innovation in Action
By proving that deconstruction could be done at scale, we set a precedent for future grant-funded projects across Minnesota and beyond
True Circular Economy
The reclaimed materials are now finding new life in homes, furniture, and community projects instead of being buried in a landfill.
Notable Mentions.
- 135 Doors Reclaimed
- 5,000 SF of LVL Reclaimed
- 37.9 Tons reclaimed and salvaged