{"id":509892,"date":"2026-03-18T06:24:05","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:24:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/investment-properties\/properties\/historic-downtown-lewistown-commercial-building\/"},"modified":"2026-03-18T06:24:05","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T11:24:05","slug":"521-w-main-st","status":"publish","type":"estate_property","link":"https:\/\/homeslandcountrypropertyforsale.com\/investment-properties\/real-estate-listings\/521-w-main-st\/","title":{"rendered":"Historic Downtown Lewistown Commercial Building"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><!--StartFragment--><\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Historic Downtown Lewistown Commercial Building<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">17,950\u00b1 Total Square Feet | Main Street Frontage | National<br \/>\nRegister of Historic Places<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Steeped in history yet thoughtfully modernized for today\u2019s<br \/>\nbusiness needs, this exceptional downtown Lewistown commercial property offers<br \/>\nnearly 18,000 square feet of functional, flexible space across three levels,<br \/>\nall on a Main Street in lot measuring just under 10,000 square feet.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Property Overview<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Total<br \/>\n     Building Size: 17,950\u00b1 Sq. Ft.<\/li>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"circle\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">7,500\u00b1<br \/>\n      Sq. Ft. Basement<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">7,500\u00b1<br \/>\n      Sq. Ft. Main Floor<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">2,950\u00b1<br \/>\n      Sq. Ft. Second Story<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Lot<br \/>\n     Size: 0.229 acres (approx. 9,975 sq. ft.)<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Zoning:<br \/>\n     Central Business District<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Utilities:<br \/>\n     City water and sewer<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Roof:<br \/>\n     Rubber commercial roof coating<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Parking:<br \/>\n     On-street and alley access parking<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Concrete<br \/>\n     Foundation and Brick Construction<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Interior Features<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Originally constructed in 1917 as a Montgomery Ward<br \/>\nshowroom, the building retains much of its early 20th-century character,<br \/>\nincluding the grand staircase, visible the moment you step inside. Many of the<br \/>\noffices and workspaces were updated in the 1990s, providing clean, functional<br \/>\nlayouts while preserving the building\u2019s integrity.<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Drop<br \/>\n     ceilings with recessed fluorescent lighting<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Updated<br \/>\n     ADA-accessible restrooms on the main floor<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Freight<br \/>\n     elevator accessible from the alley \u2014 serving basement to second floor<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Average<br \/>\n     utility cost approx. $1,300\/month<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Stamped<br \/>\n     metal ceiling tiles remain intact above the dropped ceiling \u2014 visible from<br \/>\n     the second floor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Historic Significance<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">This property is listed on the National Register of Historic<br \/>\nPlaces and holds a unique place in Lewistown\u2019s story. In 1914, the site sparked<br \/>\nlively civic debate when chosen for the new U.S. Post Office. Designed by local<br \/>\narchitects Wasmansdorff and Eastman, the building has hosted everything from a<br \/>\npost office and confectionery to bowling alleys and billiard rooms. Since 1958,<br \/>\nit has served as home to one of Montana\u2019s longest-running newspapers, the<br \/>\nLewistown News-Argus, whose print operations and staff continue to occupy the<br \/>\nbuilding today.<\/p>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">Highlights<\/p>\n<ul style=\"margin-top:0in\" type=\"disc\">\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Prime<br \/>\n     Main Street frontage in the heart of Lewistown\u2019s business district<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Functional<br \/>\n     layout suitable for retail, office, or mixed-use commercial<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Freight<br \/>\n     elevator and basement storage ideal for logistics or production use<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Historic<br \/>\n     charm with modern functionality<\/li>\n<li class=\"MsoNormal\">Long-term,<br \/>\n     established tenant occupancy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\">\n<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><\/p>\n<p><!--EndFragment--><\/p>\n<p><!--Features--><\/p>\n<div style=\"width: 1000px;\">\n<p><strong>PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:<\/strong><\/p>\n<table class=\"prop_table\" style=\"width: 1000px; ,border: 0px #fff;\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Historic Building<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Spacious Main Floor<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Local Landmark<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Investment &#038; Income<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Long Term Tenant<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Functional Storage<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>\u2022<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Main Street Location<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Rear Staff Parking<\/td>\n<td><i class=\"fa fa-check\"> <\/i>Commercial Property<\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Historic Downtown Lewistown Commercial Building 17,950\u00b1 Total Square Feet | Main Street Frontage | National Register of Historic Places Steeped in history yet thoughtfully modernized for today\u2019s business needs, this exceptional downtown Lewistown commercial property offers nearly 18,000 square feet of functional, flexible space across three levels, all on a Main Street in lot measuring just under 10,000 square feet. 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