The landmark Jefferson Presidential Apartments and Suites in Niagara Falls' South End are about to get a major facelift.

The directors of USA Niagara Development Corp. approved a $130,000 grant to the owners of the Rainbow Boulevard apartment complex. The owners, Jefferson on Rainbow LLC, are planning a $336,500 renovation of the apartments that includes the opening of Ashker's Third Street Cafe on its ground floor later this month.

Shawn Weber, Jefferson on Rainbow managing partner, said the state grant was critical for moving the renovation project forward. Without it, the project was in jeopardy.

The improvement project covers both interior and exterior work including major facade and patio improvements.

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