Wilson Lofts

2024 Preservation at Its Best: Adaptive Reuse

The Wilson Building, built in 1914, housed professional offices and retail stores in downtown Clinton. It has now been transformed into a dynamic, mixed-use development featuring 33 apartments alongside two business incubators integrating history and innovation.

Wilson Lofts, Clinton

Preservation Iowa's two most visible programs are Iowa’s Most Endangered and Preservation at Its Best. These two programs work well together because being listed as Most Endangered often leads to awareness, a preservation effort, and a high-quality, award-winning project.

The full list of Preservation Iowa's 2024 Preservation at its Best Award Winners