Long-vacant structure in downtown Marshall to become '19 Zero 9' event venue

Greyson Steele, Battle Creek Enquirer
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A proposed rendering of 19 Zero 9, a new event venue that will be housed inside the former Dreamer's Furniture store building at 112 N. Eagle St. in Marshall.
A proposed rendering of 19 Zero 9, a new event venue that will be housed inside the former Dreamer's Furniture store building at 112 N. Eagle St. in Marshall.

MARSHALL — A long-vacant structure in downtown Marshall is showing new signs of life.

Renovations kicked off this week at 112 N. Eagle St., the first step in the building's transformation into an event venue dubbed 19 Zero 9.

Named for the inaugural year of Schuler's Restaurant & Pub, 19 Zero 9 will be less than two blocks away, housed inside the former Dreamer's Furniture store building, an 1880s historical landmark that is now being converted into a setting suitable for a diverse range of year-round events.

Once renovations are complete, 19 Zero 9 will feature a large reception room accommodating up to 250 seated guests, an intimate soft-seating reception area, bride and groom’s quarters and large restroom facilities, as well as three boutique hotel rooms.
Once renovations are complete, 19 Zero 9 will feature a large reception room accommodating up to 250 seated guests, an intimate soft-seating reception area, bride and groom’s quarters and large restroom facilities, as well as three boutique hotel rooms.

"We're excited to revitalize this significant historic structure," Sue Damron, president/CEO of 19 Zero 9 and Schuler’s Restaurant, said in a statement. "With an anticipated early 2025 opening, bookings are now being accepted for future dates. We invite community members and visitors to follow our progress, stay updated through our social media channels and visit 19Zero9.com for more details.”

This multi-use event space will ultimately feature a large reception room accommodating up to 250 seated guests, an intimate soft-seating reception area, bride and groom’s quarters and large restroom facilities, as well as three boutique hotel rooms. 19 Zero 9 will also feature exclusive catering by Schuler's Restaurant.

"What will set 19 Zero 9 apart is not just the exquisite setting but the professional on-site planning services that will be available," officials said in a press release announcing the venue's arrival. "Drawing upon the extensive hospitality experience of the Schuler's team, the venue aims to provide full-scale event coordination, ensuring that every detail is meticulously executed."

A proposed rendering of the reception room inside 19 Zero 9, a new event venue coming to downtown Marshall.
A proposed rendering of the reception room inside 19 Zero 9, a new event venue coming to downtown Marshall.

The 19 Zero 9 project is the latest initiated by Damron, who has worked for Schuler's for more than two decades, acquiring full ownership of the restaurant in 2019. Over the past five years, she has been responsible for ongoing renovations at the restaurant and pub, but more notably she led the charge to transform former office and storage space, part of the building’s original hotel footprint, into seven new mixed-income units — four of which are reserved for low-to-moderate-income residents — and five boutique guest rooms branded as The Royal Hotel.

For more information about 19 Zero 9, visit 19zero9.com.

Contact reporter Greyson Steele at gsteele@battlecreekenquirer.com

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