Downtown – Petoskey, Michigan
Petoskey is one of the premier shopping districts in northern Michigan. Halfway between Mackinac Island and Traverse City, here you can find fashion, gifts, dining, ice cream,
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Wright Cycle Co.
Wright brothers historian Dave Russell originally from Oakwood, Ohio, where the Wright brothers lived. Russell opened his Wright Cycle Co. building to celebrate the 115th anniversary of the Wright brothers first flight, Dec. 17, 1903.
Petoskey Downtown Offices
Bloom Flower Shop
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Talula
Custom flower planter that frames the space beneath the window well.
American Spoon Gelato Cafe
NorthGoods
High Five Spirits
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Kilwin’s
First Kilwin’s location, though it appears to have gone through some renovations.
Wolverine Cabinet Co.
Blade sign creates visual interest for pedestrians.
Reid’s Furniture
Vintage neon sign. Important to preserve as a character defining feature.
Grandpa Shorter’s
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Slanted awning with open ends.
Somebody’s Gallery
Interesting use of tile to bring the brand colors out on to the street.
J.W. Shorter & Son Mercantile
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J. Phillips
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Symons General Store
Masonic Temple
Chatham House Interiors
Clever use of tile in entry way helps to draw people in.
City Park Grill
The Annex, managed by the Fochtman family, was popular during Hemingway’s time. Historically a saloon and billiard house/" class="glossaryLink" data-cmtooltip="4d8d702b37a7ba2341c578ad4aae854c" target="_blank" >hall, it legally sold only soft drinks during Prohibition but also, probably, alcohol. Hemingway is reported to have enjoyed playing billiards here and watching the bare-knuckle boxing matches in the nearby park. The Annex likely served as inspiration for the saloon in Hemingway’s story, “A Man of the World.”
Public Spaces and Plantings
Benches arranged facing each other to encourage conversation.
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Impressive height achieved from this small square planter.
Identification sign in planter bed.
Railroad tracks repurposed for public park, while leaving the tracks in place.
The Perry Hotel
