Owners Bill Anderson Jr and Liisa Petersen obtained the building in July 2022, and began extensive renovations to bring the building back to life and open it for the public to enjoy. They contracted local construction company G.E. Builders of Negaunee to construct 6 additional apartments on the vacant second floor, various updates to the main floor and to secure occupancy permit with Marquette County. The 40,000-square-foot facility is a labor of love for the couple, who embrace its history and the significance The Mather has had on the mining industry in our area.

They continue to take steps to restore the building to its original grandeur to be enjoyed by tenants and the public alike. Community involvement and support is something they believe strongly in and have donated the space for events such as: Ishpeming High School Prom, Bell Auxiliary Fundraiser with Westerly Winds Orchestra; Marquette County Emerging Developers, Ishpeming Gus Macker Registration space, local artists & photographers, meeting space for Ishpeming 4th of July committee and Chamber of Commerce, area Senior Center events, Ishpeming Historical Society Home Tour Fundraiser and a variety of other events. When they’re not putting in long hours working in the building, they reside in Negaunee and also own and operate the Union Station Depot in Negaunee.