THE HISTORY
A Century of
Downtown Life
When the Freeborn Bank Building opened in 1923, it anchored Albert Lea’s commercial district. For decades it housed businesses, professionals, and the daily rhythms of small-town life. The Broadway is its next great chapter.
1923
Doors Open
The Freeborn Bank Building opens at 201 Broadway Ave S, anchoring Albert Lea’s historic downtown for generations to come.
100 Years Later
Reimagined
Local investors begin restoration — preserving original terrazzo floors, walnut millwork, and frosted glass doors while modernizing every space for today.
Today
Open & Growing
Events, Cento on the first floor, a thriving 2nd-floor business community — with floors 3 and 4 still to come.
THE PEOPLE BEHIND IT
Local Investors
Century Partners LLC is a group of Albert Lea business owners and contractors investing in downtown.
Mark and Emma Habben
Ron and Brittany Eriksmoen
Robert and Angie Hoffman
Troy Schmidtke
