Suite 102 – Front Space
(Former Fresh Palate Dining Room) – 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.
Prime Downtown location in the middle of Second Avenue
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 … which all make an attractive, welcoming statement. This space also has a service bar, a large storage closet and restaurant tables and chairs available for use.
Approx. dimensions: The space is 962-square-feet | 58.5 feet x 20 -23 feet
Rents are all inclusive
All utilities, heat, AC, snow and trash removal, common area use and maintenance (bathrooms, hallways, entrances, community conference room (6x per year free use plus discounted additional use), seasonal exterior and common area décor, public wifi.
Suite 102
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