Built by Maytag. Given with purpose. Waiting for its next chapter.

Imagine slipping through the front doors as dusk settles on downtown Newton. Inside, the brick glows under warm, low lighting. A saxophone hums from the stage—right where one used to sit decades ago during community dances. Velvet curtains. Vintage cocktails. The scent of cedar and old stories.

This space doesn’t need to pretend to be vintage. It is.

With its soaring ceilings, herringbone brickwork, and hardwood floors that have seen nearly a century of footsteps, this building begs to be transformed into an upscale jazz lounge or speakeasy-style bar. Think moody lighting, tucked-away booths, and a bar that feels like it’s been here since 1928—because, well, it has.

Upstairs? A VIP mezzanine lounge. Private tasting room. Or maybe even a cigar and vinyl listening den.

This isn’t just an idea—it’s a vibe. And this building has the bones to bring it to life.

Picture it: vows beneath towering brick walls with century-old texture. Candlelight flickering off original hardwood floors. A reception where the past whispers just enough to make every moment feel more sacred.

The two-level layout allows for a ceremony on one floor, reception on another—or a cocktail hour upstairs with a deck overlooking the courthouse square. The bones are already here: grand open rooms, tall ceilings, character at every turn. What it needs is someone ready to host love stories that deserve a setting with soul.

This could be more than just a venue. It could be a beautiful chapter in the story of people's lives.

 The legacy is rich. The possibilities are wide open.

 Historic Downtown Newton Commercial Property for Sale | 219 N 2nd Ave W 

• Location: Just off Newton’s historic courthouse square
   
• Zoning: Commercial/Residential (mixed-use potential)
   
• History: Built in 1928 by Fred L. Maytag; gifted to the Salvation Army
   
• Condition: Some major updates already done, needing the cosmetics and vision
   
• Newer roof
   
• Newer windows
   
• Layout: Two full levels, multiple stairwells, kitchen up, bar down, large open gathering spaces, two stages, bedroom spaces, bathrooms on both levels, deck up, dock/loading area
   
• Utilities: City water/sewer, natural gas, central air
   
• Price: $235,000

Most buildings offer square footage. This one offers story, structure, and soul.

Whether you're planning events, opening a destination venue, or dreaming of a live/work conversion—this space has already proven it can serve a community. It’s just waiting for someone to bring it back to life.