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1432 WEALTHY SE  -  CULL GROUP
1432 WEALTHY SE  -  CULL GROUP

1432 WEALTHY SE - CULL GROUP

In 2013 Cull Group http://www.cullgroup.com  purchased 1432 Wealthy Drive SE, an unusual mid-century office building in the very heart of the historic Eastown Business District.  Read more http://wmmodern.com/1431-wealthy-dr-se-cull-group/

500 STOCKING NW - KEEN STUDIOS

500 STOCKING NW - KEEN STUDIOS

This building was originally a Sunoco Service Station.  Now it is the awesome new headquarters for Keen Studios.  http://keen-studio.com/

345 FULLER NE - LOCAL FIRST

345 FULLER NE - LOCAL FIRST

New headquarters of Local First.  Link here to read more about the building:  http://wmmodern.com/345-fuller-ne-a-fine-example-of-modern-commercial-restored/

400 FRANKLIN SE - ICCF COMMUNITY BUILDING

400 FRANKLIN SE - ICCF COMMUNITY BUILDING

At 400 Franklin, ICCF (Inner City Christian Federation) restored this right-sized building that was formerly the home of the VARSITY GRILL, completed in 1954.  It was the first building designed by E. John Knapp, of Obryon & Knapp, in Grand Rapids restored by the Inner City Christian Federation.  Link here for the story:  http://wmmodern.com/new-page-98/

833 LAKE DR. SE - LAFONTSEE GALLERIES

833 LAKE DR. SE - LAFONTSEE GALLERIES

833 Lake Drive opened as a medical office building in 1955. Designed by Donker Engineering.   The multi-level building is set into the hill with true mid-century modern style and as of 2011 is the home of LaFontsee Galleries.  Read more  http://wmmodern.com/833-lake-dr-se-lafontsee-galleries/

822 CHERRY SE - OFFICE BUILDING

822 CHERRY SE - OFFICE BUILDING

822 Cherry SE is a newly opened office building and former headquarters of the Grand Rapids Builders and Traders Exchange.  Designed by Donker Engineering, it was built by C.D. Barnes Associates and opened in January 1959.  The recent renovation was completed by Malone Development.   Read more  http://wmmodern.com/822-cherry-se-office-building/

320 OTTAWA NW - OWNED BY KENT COUNTY

320 OTTAWA NW - OWNED BY KENT COUNTY

Originally the Transamerica Title Company designed by the Daverman Firm with E. John Knapp, AIA as architect on the project.  Completed in the 1960's during the period of urban renewal in downtown Grand Rapids, the building with its striking concrete facade stretches between Ionia and Ottawa streets and is located across from Calder Plaza.   Read more to see historic photos http://wmmodern.com/new-page-88/

1747 PLAINFIELD NE - BRIGHTON GRAYE BISTRO AND LITTLE LUCY'S CAFE

1747 PLAINFIELD NE - BRIGHTON GRAYE BISTRO AND LITTLE LUCY'S CAFE

BRIGHTON GRAYE BISTRO AND LITTLE LUCY'S CAFE are two new food venues occupying out of a cool 1960's building that stood vacant for a few years at 1747 Plainfield Avenue NE in Grand Rapids.    

Read more here http://wmmodern.com/grayes-bistro-and-little-lucys-cafe/

 

130 MARKET NW - 8TH DAY GYM

130 MARKET NW - 8TH DAY GYM

The former Ronda Tire Building is now the home of the 8th Day Gym, located at 130 Market SW.  This is a distinctive building with its folded plate roof and combination glass and panel walls.  It was designed by E. John Knapp in 1958.  Watch for historic images and more information on this building - being posted soon.  Read more:   http://wmmodern.com/130-market-nw-8th-day-gym/

645 CHERRY SE - LOTT3METZ

645 CHERRY SE - LOTT3METZ

This stylish brick and glass modern office building was designed by popular builder James Bronkema and restored by Lott 3 Metz as their office.  Located at 645 Cherry Street SE just west of Eastern. 

Read more http://wmmodern.com/645-cherry-bronkemabuilt/

RECENTLY DEMOLISHED  Lafayette Medical Building by E. John Knapp

RECENTLY DEMOLISHED Lafayette Medical Building by E. John Knapp

Lafayette Medical Building was completed in 1961 and designed by E. John Knapp as a suite of medical offices on two floors.  Read more  http://wmmodern.com/lafayett/

BISSELL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

BISSELL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS

One of our favorite modern commercial buildings is the Bissell Corporate Headquarters located on Walker St NW in Grand Rapids.  Built in 1959 and still the corporate headqurters, the building's architects were Daverman Associates but the lobby was designed by Harvey Earle Associates.  Builder was Beckering Construction Company.   This corporate building was recently restored.

700 BALL STREET NE

700 BALL STREET NE

The Words of Hope Building at 700 Ball Street NE was designed by David Post.  WMM hopes to add more details about this building in the future.

701 WEALTHY - JONNIE B'Z DOGS AND MORE

701 WEALTHY - JONNIE B'Z DOGS AND MORE

Jonnie B'z recently moved one side of Wealthy to this new space on the other side of Wealthy SE in a renovated and expanded former Standard Oil service station that was in used as a car repair facility until a few years ago.  

978 CHERRY SE - METAL ARTS STUDIO

978 CHERRY SE - METAL ARTS STUDIO

Metal Arts Studio opened in 2015 in a former Old Kent Bank Branch building.  The building was transformed when builders un-did the windowless renovation and aligned the building more closely with the original mid-century design, giving it a cool new urban vibe.  Read more:  http://wmmodern.com/978-cherry-se-metal-arts-studio/

822 BURTON SE

822 BURTON SE

Research in process on this modern office building on Burton Street. Watch for other stories about modern buildings that will be added to the website soon.  

663 WEALTHY - DONKEY TAQUERIA

663 WEALTHY - DONKEY TAQUERIA

The Donkey Taqueria, a popular restaurant and bar, opened on Wealthy Street in 1920's Spanish - Mediterranean style gas station that had stood derelict for many years.  The low profile, brilliant white facade, bright red door and gray trim make a stunning statement among the stately older homes of this historic district. It fits perfectly on its corner site framed by a wrought iron fence and outdoor seating. 

1415 LAKE DRIVE KINGSLEY BUILDING

1415 LAKE DRIVE KINGSLEY BUILDING

The Kingsley Building at 1415 Lake Drive was designed by George S. Kingsley, who is known to have designed buildings in New York and Chicago.  The 5-story Art Deco building has anchored the Eastown neighborhood since the 1926.  Thanks to the efforts of developer Guy Bazzani, the building with 16 foot high ceilings and plate glaze terra cotta tile has been restored and was added by the Department of the Interior to National Register of Historic Places in 2013.  Read more about the restoration of and recognition for this outstanding and iconic building on M-Live here:  

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2013/01/kingsley_building_in_eastown_l.html

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1432 WEALTHY SE  -  CULL GROUP
500 STOCKING NW - KEEN STUDIOS
345 FULLER NE - LOCAL FIRST
400 FRANKLIN SE - ICCF COMMUNITY BUILDING
833 LAKE DR. SE - LAFONTSEE GALLERIES
822 CHERRY SE - OFFICE BUILDING
320 OTTAWA NW - OWNED BY KENT COUNTY
1747 PLAINFIELD NE - BRIGHTON GRAYE BISTRO AND LITTLE LUCY'S CAFE
130 MARKET NW - 8TH DAY GYM
645 CHERRY SE - LOTT3METZ
RECENTLY DEMOLISHED  Lafayette Medical Building by E. John Knapp
BISSELL CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS
700 BALL STREET NE
701 WEALTHY - JONNIE B'Z DOGS AND MORE
978 CHERRY SE - METAL ARTS STUDIO
822 BURTON SE
663 WEALTHY - DONKEY TAQUERIA
1415 LAKE DRIVE KINGSLEY BUILDING
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