The Hollander on Main is among one of about 5 new businesses Downtown Lima area this year. The design review board approved renovations for the space, including paint color, windows, and a back patio. "We've had great momentum going for the last couple years with the Met and Old City Prime and Vivace, and it's just adding to the new restaurants that are coming downtown," said Downtown Lima Inc. executive director, Aubree Kaye, "This one is a really unique restaurant, as well."
Hollander, at 134-142 North Main Street, is set to include a restaurant and deli, among other services. "Like many cities, Lima suffered for a while because there was not a lot of activity after 5:00 PM," said the Design Board chairman, Michael Frueh, "Anytime we have more activity down there, that leads to more commerce, lower crime, more interest in the city, and just absolutely more variety for people to decide where they want to spend their leisure time."
The hope is that when this project is done, other businesses will follow suit. "The momentum will keep going and the ball will keep rolling, and eventually if Rhodes comes in downtown, then we'll have 800 to 1,000 students that will have all the necessities for those students and then Downtown Lima would like to see residential in the future," said Kaye.
