Downtown Danville, Illinois is an ideal location for your business - whether you have an established client base or are just getting started.

We are located in the heart of a proud and progressive community where neighborhoods support dynamic business-filled storefronts, financial offices, cultural and entertainment facilities, centers of learning and government service centers.

The downtown is the focal point for community activities where people of every age come together in a positive way. Downtown provides a welcoming, attractive, safe and friendly environment with well-maintained and landscaped public amenities reflecting community pride.

To find out what properties are available for lease or sale currently in downtown Danville, call DDI at 217-443-3886 or email info@downtowndanville.org for more information.

DDI also is working to redevelop the historic Bresee Tower building, located at 4 N. Vermilion St., in downtown Danville, IL. Click here for a brochure.

Did you know . . .
—that Landmarks Illinois named Bresee Tower to its 2012 “Ten Most Endangered Historic Places” List for Illinois. DDI submitted a nomination to have Bresee Tower added to this list in an effort to bring attention to the building to encourage renovation.

Originally built as the First National Bank in 1918, Bresee Tower is the 12-story unique Mundie and Jenson structure that defines Danville, Illinois. Each floor is 25’ x 103‘ with two passenger elevators serving all floors. Adjacent to government offices, banks, retail and entertainment centers - this building provides an ideal location for professional office suites, real estate offices, a restaurant, business services or upscale residential. Bresee Tower is located in a TIF district and in an Enterprise Zone and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

This wonderful landmark is currently being offered for development opportunities through a partnership between the owners, Downtown Danville, Inc., the City of Danville and Vermilion County.

Inquiries or proposals may be sent for review to: Dana Schaumburg, Executive Director, Downtown Danville, Inc., 149 N. Vermilion St., Danville, IL 61832, (217)443-3886; Linda Bolton, Director of Business Dev., Vermilion Advantage, 28 W North St., Danville, IL 61832, (217)442-6201 or John Dreher, Community Development Mgr., City of Danville, 17 W Main St., Danville, IL 61832, (217)431-2329.