The project team had the daunting task of turning generator rooms into dance studios, coal bunkers into dressing rooms, and fire pits into useable space, while adhering to The Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. The Power House had suffered severe deterioration, however. Over time, chemicals and heat from the coal-burning process followed by years of exposure to harsh elements had slowly eaten away at the building. Rehabilitation of the building included reinforcement to the building's structural elements, replacement of concrete, a new roof, and major repairs to masonry, terra cotta detailing and fenestration.

Today, the Bolender Center serves as a home for KCB, a community events venue, and a strong hub for performing arts in the Midwest."