This house was built in 1896. It originally faced West Front Street. However, when Oleson's grocery store wanted to expand their offerings across the street, West Side Beverage (established in 1945) was asked to vacate their building. They moved across the street where this house used to sit. A "modern" block basement was built and the cranes drew the neighborhood kids to watch as they lifted the house, spun it, and placed it in its new location. We purchased the property in 2013, took it down to its studs, lovingly stripped its original woodwork, uncovered pine and maple floors, and restored its charm. The yard was next where perennials were chosen with care and the old chimney bricks were repurposed as a patio. We love sitting outside on summer nights with the kids playing in the yard, waving at the neighbors, and talking about the favorite parts of our day. For more about the area's history, check out these links https://mynorth.com/2017/05/streetwalking-traverse-city-neighborhoods/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/historic-traverse-city-buildings-that-you-can-experience-for-yourself/
https://www.traversecity.com/blog/post/a-trip-through-time/