An article in Spectrum News1 on July 23 features an interview with the developer of the Bower’s Building, which he has indicated is the name he would prefer rather than the commonly used White Elephant. The following are quotes from the article.

“For many, the White Elephant is just another empty building in downtown Whitewater. However, Greg Aprahamian said he saw it as an opportunity.

“The big reason I wanted to purchase the building, it was one of the larger buildings in the downtown area. It was built in 1880. It has a lot of potential with the size of it,” said Aprahamian.

The White Elephant was also called the Bower’s Hotel until the 1970s.

Aprahamian said his vision includes a commercial space on the ground floor and about a dozen apartments on the upper floors.

“The ceilings are really tall. The windows are really large. It has that old atmosphere of living and it’s going to be more than just student housing. We are also hoping to get young professionals living in the downtown area by providing them a nice place to live,” said Aprahamian.

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