Spaces Available at The Center Building
Suite 101 and 103
Suite 101 and 103 – 1st Floor
Step into 1,680 square feet of prime downtown storefront space in the Center Building, now newly available for lease. Previously home to the Thunder Bay Winery for more than a decade, this eye-catching location is a natural fit for a winery, brewery, or another standout retail concept.
Suite 201
2nd Floor
This space includes two large, private offices (or conference rooms) as well as three smaller offices/work areas, a reception area, kitchenette, file room and/or copy room with built in counters. It has both a front entrance and rear entrance. It was recarpeted and painted in 2020 with neutral tones and high tin ceilings for an open-loft feeling. There are two storage closets. The space is 1,430 square feet.
Community Conference Room
Lower Level I
This large conference room is furnished with conference tables and chairs that are adaptable to either classroom or horseshoe style. It seats approx. 25 people. Leases include six uses per year at no charge plus additional use at discounted price.
Occupied Spaces at The Center Building
Suite 105 and 107
(Former Home of Nucleus Lounge) – 1st Floor
This space opens onto the main lobby area at the rear of the building and directly across from the kitchen. It’s a casual, industrial/urban vibe with exposed historic brick wall, original hardwood floors, tin ceiling with glossy black finish and caged metal lights. There’s a large walk-in cooler (or storage room). This space is a prime location for a tasting room, a speakeasy, a restaurant, or any food or beverage-related retail venture, even a small event center. The total space is 1,217 square feet.
Suite 104 and 106
(Kitchen) – 1st Floor
This large, fully equipped kitchen includes a main kitchen with a cooking area under a hood, plus a prep kitchen with a pick-up window, dishwashing area, make-up area, and two mini-split AC units. Check out the tiled floors, large exterior windows which open onto the central hall for observation. There’s additional storage available in the lower level if desired for inventory, catering supplies and equipment plus built-in shelving and room for additional refrigeration and pantry area, as well as office area. The total space is 948 square feet.
Suite L-9
Lower Level I
This is a great space for professional office work or personal-service business such as a financial adviser, personal/spa care, etc. There’s ample room for desk/work area plus a seating area or assistant work space. It has LVT flooring throughout and an additional back room for a break area or work area with sink, counters, room for fridge and microwave. Total space with additional back room: 417 square feet.
Suite L-8
Lower Level I
This is a great space for professional office work or personal-service business such as a financial adviser, There’s ample room for desk/work area plus a seating area or assistant work space. Total space: 333 square feet.
Suite L-2 a, b, c
Lower Level II
This is a value-priced, no frills space for a non-public office, work space or storage. This space is carpeted with heat and AC, low ceilings, and is not handicap accessible. Each suite is approximately 250 square feet with connecting doors that can be locked for individual use or left open for one user.
Suite 102 – Front Space
(Former Fresh Palate Dining Room) – 1st Floor
This space features folding glass windows to open up the front of the building and create a highly visible indoor/outdoor venue for a restaurant, distillery, tasting room or other food/beverage space. The hardwood floors and 16-foot tin ceilings are over 120 years old and newly refurbished. Check out the striking new lighting fixtures and clean, neutral décor with fresh paint … all which make an attractive, welcoming statement. There’s a service bar, large storage closet, and restaurant tables and chairs available for use. The total space is 962 square feet.