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From the onramp (pre-snow) showing off the "lake".
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It will be hard to miss going east on 196. This was a sunrise last week.
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Come June 1, the Monroe North parking lot will be closing as part of the Restore the River project. There are a handful of residential spots there but it's mostly for the offices in the area and is typically 75% full. The recent loss of free, on-street parking sent a lot of people to this and other lots rather than fight for the good street spots.
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3 hours ago, RegalTDP said:Found it! ...Or rather, the Valley City blogspot did. It was the Michigan Brewery, founded by Peter Weirich in 1856. The present building was his second on the site. Read the whole thing, it's great work.
The top is a picture from the GR Public Museum of the Kusterer Co. City Brewery on Michigan and Ionia in 1890. The bottom is Michigan Brewery today. Note the similar architecture.
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On 12/6/2016 at 7:15 PM, GRDadof3 said:
They are working on the Benteler plant right across the railroad tracks, demolishing the office portion. Not sure if it's related.
From their listing:
The Former Benteler Automotive Plant has recently been acquired by a local and well known developer. The facility underwent a complete transformation which included new lights, updated parking lot, epoxy floors, interior painting and other upgrades. The 100,000 square foot warehouse/manufacturing space features ceilings up to 45’, a 25 ton crane with 26' under hook, 70’ X 30’ Column spacing in some areas, along with heavy power, 8 loading docks and 3 overhead grade level doors. The facility is visible from US 131 at the Hall Street interchange and offers excellent highway access. There is also an opportunity for up to 12,000 SF of non-contiguous office space which can be leased for an additional rate of $8.00 SF
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18 hours ago, elcelc said:
Mayan Buzz couldn't afford the dual locations. . Isn't 1202 Bridge now planning on a Bourbon bar or something similar?
1202 is now a photography/marketing firm.
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3 hours ago, thebeerqueer said:
Mayan Buzz Cafe has been eyeing 1202 Bridge St for a cafe/wine/coffee shop concept. Came across our NA radar a while ago. Haven't heard much since. I wonder what the other shop is??
Mayan Buzz couldn't afford the dual locations. . Isn't 1202 Bridge now planning on a Bourbon bar or something similar?
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Gorgeous day for castle gawking
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Nice perspective. Dang that is a small patch of land.
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They've been slowly working away at this forever. I assume that means no urgent impending tenant(s) or has it been somewhat forgotten? Anyone?
A few insider pix http://www.470market.com/ for what $7.2M get you.
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Current upcoming breweries:
City Built, 820 Monroe Ave NW
7 Monks, 740 Michigan
The Peoples Cider Co, 539 Leonard (new taproom)
Red Belly, E Paris, Kentwood
Speciation Artisan Ales, 3720 West River Drive, Comstock Park
Thornapple Brewing Company, 6262 28th St
East West Brewing Co., 1400 Lake Drive
Two Guys Brewing, 2356 Porter, Wyoming
Jolly Pumpkin, 449 Bridge St
Brass Ring Brewing Co, 2404 Eastern Ave
High Five Co-op Brewery, tbd-
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On 12/16/2016 at 1:23 PM, EastownLeo said:
What progress has High Five Co-Op made in securing funding or a space? This is one beer idea that I think would diversify the current climate. Anyone have an "IN" there?
The co-op currently has $35k pledged of the desired $55k, with another large investment expected by year end. That will put it very close to their goal and hopefully entice those last few necessary investors. Also, a lease is currently in negotiations. So, soon!
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28 minutes ago, thebeerqueer said:
I fully agree. Dragon's Milk is a more accessible and for some more enjoyable big beer. I would imagine other areas less beer savvy than GR will fawn all over it. I'm not a fan of the variations, I think the classic is just fine.
I wasn't a fan of the variants either until I just randomly tried the Vanilla Chai. That one was awesome.
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Brass Ring Brewing Company planned for Alger Heights. Good location if you ask me.
https://mibiz.com/item/24224-brewery-planned-for-alger-heights-neighborhood-in-grand-rapids
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Thanks to lack of sunlight in the a.m., I had only seen this in the dark until yesterday. Wow! There's really a building underneath there? I'm hoping for a Rowe-style cleanup.
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I hit both New Holland and Atwater on their first lunch day (both walking distance!) and liked my brisket sandwich from New Holland but the Atwater pizza was meh. In bigger news, neither had a full beer menu yet. Give 'em time, these are both pretty professional companies.
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4 hours ago, joeDowntown said:
Bumping this thread. This project went for permits over a month ago. Anyone hearing anything new about this project?
Joe
Still absolutely no sign of any upcoming construction there. No fence, signs or stakes. I've heard nothing either.
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I was told a year or more ago that the Red Lion building was in pretty poor condition. I wonder if it's a fixer-upper or if it's going the way of the Cini-mini?
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12 minutes ago, localtalent said:
Bridge Street/Red Lion + beer = ?
Has this news hit the Planet yet?
Hasn't hit me yet. Something exciting?
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Wasn't there also a bonus to finish early??
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43 minutes ago, Veloise said:
In other news, this building has a BP displayed, with work going on inside.
Love that building! Hoping for good news.
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On 8/27/2016 at 5:17 PM, Pattmost20 said:
I think that would be a great theme for a brewery. Back in the late 1700s and early 1800s, The East India Trading company sent a lot of beer from London to India, so there is definitely a cool connection there.
This is what I had in mind from my previous travels to Victoria BC. Alas, not politically correct...
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I saw the equipment in there a few weeks back but couldn't get any info from my server. I'm picturing a very British place with pith helmets and tigers. That's just my imagination running wild, I'm intrigued.
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5 hours ago, GRLaker said:
It doesn't get uglier than Michigan and Eastern. Honestly...What makes these latest buildings throughout the city so ugly (IMHO at least) is that they're entire block-long narrow rectangles. I can somewhat handle a ridiculously plain look if they maybe broke it up a little bit with maybe a two tower look connected on the bottom floor or a two tower look with a courtyard in the middle. SOMETHING besides a flat wall spanning an entire block with cheap building materials and ugly colors. I get that these developers are just trying to get rooms filled to meet demand as quickly as possible, but eventually you risk losing city appeal with a skyline full of giant duds for housing.
But Michigan and Union IS uglier, I swear. Either way I'd say it's not a stellar beginning to the Michigan Street Corridor Plan.
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Village of Ada - Complete Makeover
in Grand Rapids
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I heard many of the above rumblings myself recently. A number of businesses have dropped out of this development and more are just waiting out their leases and moving away altogether. Apparently, the cost to raise this area above flood plain is something only Amway can afford.