Own a piece of history! This beautifully preserved and recently updated 1898 building in the heart of downtown Canon City features a spacious upstairs apartment with a commercial space on main level. Located just steps from shops, entertainment venues, and diverse dining options, and only one block from the scenic Arkansas Riverwalk, it will appeal to those seeking a lively urban lifestyle with easy access to heart pounding outdoor adventures including rafting and mountain biking. The building itself is a testament to Canon City's rich history, originally constructed at the turn of the century, with many original features, and many improvements, including fiber optic cable throughout. The commercial space, currently used as an office, includes a beautiful accessible entry with custom door and window, exposed brick to add character and charm, a masonry gas log fireplace, two private work spaces, bamboo floors, excellent lighting, new furnace, a kitchenette, and two accessible bathrooms, The apartment has a private secure street level entry, with a flight of stairs leading to a large landing and the front door. Special features include 12 ft ceilings, a flexible layout, original wood work, and exposed brick walls. The updated eat-in kitchen with stainless appliances opens to the living room and office with views of downtown and surrounding mountains. The bedrooms have luxury plank vinyl flooring, and the laundry features a stackable washer and dryer. The secure rear entrance from the alley has storage space and a staircase leading to a 600 sq ft unfinished workspace presenting exciting possibilities - enlarge the existing apartment for more living space or convert it into an additional commercial or residential space area to extra income. There is an adjacent surface parking lot behind the building, and ample street parking. This exceptional building has a strong rental history and both units are currently rented long term.