Wright on the Park: Mason City

Wright on the Park: Mason City

Wright on the Park was a renovation and rehabilitation project of two historic Frank Lloyd Wright designed commercial buildings located in downtown Mason City. These buildings were developed into a 27 room full service boutique hotel, restaurant, and conference center; and are part of a greater project undertaken by the community to enhance the cultural activity and ability to increase tourism. This effort has transformed the community and established it as an architectural destination, gaining recognition from many organizations, including being named one of the world’s 14 best cities for architecture by Conde’ Nast Traveler. Domestic and international visitors to the community have increased and the hotel operates at near full occupancy.

  • Categories: Mason City, Metro, Success Story
  • Property: Wright on the Park
  • Location: Mason City, IA
  • Poverty Rate: 12.7%
  • Median Income: 82.9% of area median income
  • Setting: Metro
  • Project Cost: $18.9 million
  • Impact: 27 direct jobs
  • NMCT allocation: $10 million
  • Additional Community Benefit: $1.4 million
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