Shimer Square is redefining how you view “campus life.” GROWTH is working to close and start construction on 51 units of rental housing through the adaptive-reuse development of McKee/Hosetter Hall and Dezendorf Hall. We welcome those interested in living in a 1, 2 or 3 bedroom apartment to submit their information on the wait list. By living in Shimer Square, you are being a part of a new community sprung by perseverance and revitalization. 

McKee/Hostetter Hall & Dezendorf Hall
$32 million adaptive-reuse, historic preservation
51 rental units
1, 2, 3 Bedrooms
Ranging from 750-1,125 SF
Details forthcoming

Exciting plans are getting closer to reality for the redevelopment of McKee/Hostetter Hall and Dezendorf Hall into 51 units of quality rental, workforce housing. The substantial redevelopment effort will feature a variety of studio, one, two, and three-bedroom rental options. Total development costs exceed $32 million and represents 9 layers of financing, further demonstrating GROWTH's substantial commitment to transforming and revitalizing the Shimer Square campus. 
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McKee Hall & Hostetter Hall will have a total renovation, converting the halls into 51 units of rental housing (includes Dezendorf Hall). Details forthcoming.
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Denzendorf Hall will have a total renovation, converting the halls into 51 units of rental housing (includes McKee Hall and Hostetter Hall). Details forthcoming.

Hathaway Hall

Abatement and replacement of roof is underway for the Hathaway Hall, stabilizing the building for future development.
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Hathaway Hall is being stabilized for future redevelopment through the abatement and full roof replacement, made possible using Rebuild IL grant funds.
Economic Growth Corporation (GROWTH) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community-based development organization and the developer of Shimer Square. At GROWTH, we’re driven by a commitment to honor Shimer Square’s history with the respect it deserves. Our work represents years of dedication, countless hours, and tireless efforts from a passionate, mission-driven team. The total overall investment at Shimer Square will exceed $37 million resulting in at least a 1988.24% increase in tax base in 2025: creating and supporting 260 jobs, along with 51 new housing units, marking the first new construction multifamily development in Carroll County in over 2 decades, along with creating vital childcare openings, and a Resource Center within a previously vacant, underutilized historic campus. Every step forward is a nod to the past and a bridge to the future. 
​Until further notice, due to active construction, the Shimer Square campus located at 203 Seminary Street, Mount Carroll, IL is closed to the general public.
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Fair Housing/ Equal Opportunity Statements:
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