The Old Main Entrance Needs Our Help

Chances are, when you think of the buildings on the MLC campus, one of first images that comes to mind is Old Main. This iconic building has stood as a symbol of our mission and history for 140 years. It has welcomed generations of students, faculty, and visitors, serving as a backdrop to countless memories and milestones.

The condition of the entrance stairway does not match the grandeur of the building. The concrete is dissolving, and the sides are leaning, making it unsafe, especially in the winter. Simpler solutions have not worked, and now we need to replace them.

The reconstruction opens the opportunity to repair the whole foundation along the entire entrance side of the building. The new design (pictured above) includes an aesthetically pleasing covered entrance that honors the heritage of the old building. Covering the stairway will provide more safety and prevent further winter damage.

Restoring the entrance is no small task! The estimated cost for this critical project is $650,000. This will cover the foundation repairs, replacement of the stairway, and the covered entrance.

The Martin Luther College Alumni Association (MLCAA) is proud to assist all MLC friends and supporters with this project.

MLC has budgeted $100,000 for the project, leaving our fundraising goal at $550,000. It’s a large figure, but thanks to the generosity of Dan and Lonnie Schmidt (St. Paul-Lake Mills WI), any gifts to this project will be matched dollar for dollar up to $275,000!