The new owner of the downtown Fond du Lac Retlaw Hotel says construction on a multi-million dollar renovation of the building is expected to start this month. Dennis Doucette says the final hurdle was cleared recently when the project was able to receive historic tax credits. C.D. Smith will be the generator contractor. Doucette says work will begin this summer on the hotel infrastructure, including plumbing, HVAC and electrical. Doucette says the plans calls for a grand opening celebration next spring. Doucette says the $24 million project will return the hotel to its original grandeur.
