(News Release) – Mosaic Life Care has completed restoration of the historic German American Building after more than two years of construction. The $20 million dollar project included crafting open concept office spaces with modern amenities while protecting the architectural and historic features of the building. Hundreds of Mosaic Life Care employees will move from the Heartland Health Business Plaza to the building located in downtown St. Joseph.

“Not only are we enriching the community of St. Joseph with the restoration of a beautiful building and investing in downtown St. Joseph, we are improving the experience for our employees with a unique workspace,“ said Mark Laney, MD, CEO of Mosaic Life Care.

The German American Building was constructed in 1889 and is on the National Historic Register. During construction, crews uncovered ornate columns and tiles and even opened a wall to discover a marble staircase. The five-story building was originally a bank and includes eight or nine safes or vaults. Employees have the option to use one of the vaults in the break area.

“The is an exciting time for downtown St. Joseph. The area is ripe with potential, and the community will continue to see progress as we move ahead with the new parking garage and retail complex. It’s a new era of revitalization,” Laney said.

Along with the German American Building at 624 Felix, three other properties are part of the downtown development. A building adjacent to the German American Building, currently with storefronts identified as 620 and 618 Felix, as well as parking lot areas on the northeast and southwest corners of 7th and Edmond.