Bachmann Construction Completes First Build-Out at Historic Garver Feed Mill

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Bachmann Construction Completes First Build-Out at Historic Garver Feed Mill

Bachmann Construction, the Madison-based general contractor for the $14.4 million restoration of the historic Garver Feed Mill, behind Olbrich Gardens, has completed the 16,000 square foot space for NessAlla Kombucha, the first business to open in the Registered National Historic Landmark building. The kombucha craft brewery moved from Park Street to double its space. NessAlla Kombucha, one of the first craft kombucha brewing companies in the country, distributes its organic products throughout the Upper Midwest.

Garver Feed Mill developer, Baum Revision, LLC, specializing in revitalizing old buildings, is turning the former beet factory and later a feed mill, into a hub for food producers and retailers plus wellness-focused businesses. Bryant Moroder, Baum project manager, said Garver Feed Mill, built in 1906 will preserve Madison’s rich agricultural and industrial history by becoming a next–generation food production center.

Currently, Bachmann Construction is creating individual spaces in the 60,000 square foot building for local businesses moving in this summer, including Ian’s Pizza, Calliope Ice Cream, Surya Café, Sitka Salmon Shares, Underground Catering, Kosa Wellness, Perennial-East Yoga Studio and others.

Al Bachmann, president of Bachmann Construction, said the firm is paying close attention to restoration guidelines required for an historic building and upgrading it for its sustainable future. Bachmann will complete the 18-month restoration project this summer.