The historic facade and structure will remain, but the three-bedroom apartments — just one per floor — will have high-end finishes and fittings, including a home spa in the master suite.

Exactly when the design and execution of that historic facade took place remains uncertain.

During the 1950s, the factory underwent a restoration that demolished the historic facade and stuccoed the interior.

The original two story building was preserved as a historic facade.

The partial reconstruction with a historic facade including numerous original components and a modern interior was completed in late 2013.