After sitting vacant for nearly 30 years, the 1892-brick building fronting a full city block on the edge of a residential neighborhood just north of Ludington’s downtown was rehabilitated into 67 residential units. Prior to the renovation, the building housed a series of manufacturing businesses including Carrom wooden games and Haskell Canoe Company, and served as the headquarters for the Civilian Conservation Corps Camp Ludington in the 1930s. The building’s industrial character is featured in the exposed interior brickwork, original wood beams, large historic windows and modern finishes. Amenities available to residents include a fitness room, bike storage, and on-site parking. There is also a ground-level commercial suite for local small businesses. The location is walkable to schools, Lake Michigan beaches and downtown amenities.

Utilizing historic tax credits, the $14-million project revitalized a long abandoned and neglected historic building in the heart of the neighborhood, giving the city and region a historic asset that will serve residents and community members for decades to come. Developed with strong local partners who advocated for housing to support business growth, Michigan Community Capital served as the developer, and additional partners included Michigan Economic Development Corporation, Pennies from Heaven Foundation, PNC Bank, West Shore Bank, the City of Ludington and Mason County. The property is managed by Michigan Community Capital.