WORCESTER, Mass. - The Worcester Redevelopment Authority (WRA) says they're having ongoing discussions regarding the future of the Denholm building on Main Street.

As Spectrum News 1 reported last week, the WRA is considering the acquisition of the building. WRA members met on Friday morning in executive discussion to discuss negotiations. 

In a statement released to Spectrum News 1, City of Worcester's Chief Development Officer, Peter Dunn, said, "The Denholm building was identified as a targeted property for rehabilitation or redevelopment in the WRA’s Downtown Urban Revitalization Plan. As such, the WRA has been engaging with the Denholm Condominium Trust to understand their goals and to discuss opportunities to work together regarding the future of the property.”

The Denhom building takes up most of a downtown block from 484 to 500 Main Street and is across from City Hall.

The former department store -- and now office complex -- was built in 1885 and the six-story, 200,000 square foot building is said to be home to the first escalators in the city, as well as the first building with electricity and air conditioning.

The building is home to local nonprofits such as United Way of Central Massachusetts, Big Brother Big Sister and Worcester Community Action Council.