Suite 101 and 103
(Former Home of Thunder Bay Winery) – 1st Floor
The Center Building has been a signature gathering place in Downtown Alpena since its construction as the Hanover Block in 1903.
When this grand department store first opened its doors—one of the largest in the state at the time—it quickly earned the cheerful nickname “The Daylight Store,” thanks to its enormous windows that poured sunshine into every corner.
Since 1997, the current owners have been lovingly bringing the Center Building back to life. Year after year, they have restored its historic character while cultivating a vibrant mix of fresh, distinctive businesses—creating a place where old-world charm and modern energy come together beautifully.
Currently, there’s a chance for new businesses to become part of the thriving Center Building family—and to add their own story to this beloved community landmark.
Want to learn more? Contact the Center Building at (989) 356-6128, ext. 103, or email Manager@CenterBuilding.Com. You can also explore available space on our website at https://www.centerbuilding.com/find-your-space/.
1st Floor- Description
The 1st Floor of the Center Building is a popular gathering space with a large central hallway/lobby that connects Second Avenue at the front of the building to the pedestrian alley, Pocket Park and a parking area directly outside the back door of the building. The focus of the 1st floor is food and beverage as well as related retail and social events. The large central hallway currently serves as common area which could also be available for service of food and beverage and/or observation of kitchen/cooking.
Original 14+ foot tin ceilings, a dramatic wall of front windows, and beautiful original hardwood floors
The two suites total 1,680 square feet of prime downtown storefront space. The space includes Suite 101, which fronts 2nd Avenue and offers approximately 1,000 square feet, along with Suite 103, an adjoining 670-square-foot suite connected by an archway.
Highlights include original 14+ foot tin ceilings, a dramatic wall of front windows, and beautiful original hardwood floors. Outdoor seating is also available right in front of the space and may be licensed for alcoholic beverage service. This space may be divided and used as two spaces.
Perfect for a tenant in the food or beverage industry, the former Thunder Bay Winery space became available offers a well-established tasting room location with prominent front-window exposure and enough adjoining space to support both public and private experiences. The winery operated successfully in this location for more than 14 years and was a popular downtown destination before closing due to the owners’ divorce and other personal challenges. A planned investment in improvements, including painting and refinishing the floors, is underway.
An added advantage is the building’s large central lobby and shared restrooms, which means your leased square footage can stay focused on your business rather than being used for hallways, bathrooms, or waiting areas.
Center Building rents are all-inclusive, giving tenants the simplicity of one rate that covers heat, air conditioning, electricity, water, trash removal, snow removal, holiday décor, common area maintenance, and bathroom supplies. Additional storage and conference room space are also available to tenants at reduced rates.
For businesses new to the area, incentives and grant opportunities may also be available—making this downtown opportunity even more attractive.
Suite 101 and 103
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