The former traverse city state hospital is immersed in over 100 years of. The magnificent mansion reynoldsjonkhoff funeral home. We recommend booking the village at grand traverse commons tours ahead of time to secure your spot. Or, you can take a cue from the new book, how the good times rolled by author and grand traverse journal editor richard fidler, and live it up like we once did. The village is the ongoing redevelopment of the former traverse city state hospital, a remarkable historic campus with a mix of shops, eateries, offices and condominiums. Popular attractions clinch park beach and front street are located nearby. There are miles of trails that overlook traverse city and grand traverse bay.
Traverse city interactive map of michigan county formation history 17901897 animated maps illustrating michigan county boundary changes. I would have liked to see more text regarding the history of the hospital. The village at grand traverse commons 830 cottageview drive, traverse city, michigan 49684 rated 4. Pleasanton brick oven bakery, higher grounds coffee bar and roastery, left foot charlie winery, spanglish mexican restaurant and earthen. A brief history of the village at grand traverse commons in 1882, detroit architect gordon w. The village at grand traverse commons is a unique redevelopment of dozens of historic buildings formerly known as the traverse city state hospital, and previously, the northern michigan asylum.
I didnt realize that some of the buildings shown in this book no longer stand on the grounds. More than just a shopping center, the village at grand traverse commons is located in a preserved historical area that used to be the traverse city state hospital. Visit the village at grand traverse commons on your trip to. The commons is very unique in nature, with a multitude of historic buildings slated for renovation and adaptive reuse into retail, office, residential, and light industrial spaces. Grand traverse county is a county located in the u.
The traverse city state hospital contains multiple buildings located on a large rolling campus. The village at grand traverse commons is also known as the former northern. We invite you to come experience the village at grand traverse commons, where one of the largest historic preservation and adaptive reuse redevelopments in the country is underway. As a historical building book its great, lots to see and explore about the rise and fall of buildings. Written in the elegant cursive hand of an educated person, they contain information about young women who wished to become teachers, carefully detailing their grades on the teacher exams, notes about age, educational background, personality, performance in. The history behind what locals know as the commons is an unconventional one. Aug 31, 2017 the village at grand traverse commons.
Grand traverse commons natural area the grand traverse commons recreation and natural area is a 140acre park that was dedicated to garfield township in the early 1990s. We also carry a large selection of autographed copies and outofprint books. In addition, gtags members are also available to assist patrons with their genealogical research. The backside of the building connects to an extensive trail network ideal for hiking, snowshoeing or mountain bike riding. The book is available at local bookstores and directly from mission point press. Kirkbride hall is a historic wedding venue located in traverse city, michigan. City state hospital, which is now known as the grand traverse commons. Lloyd designed the northern michigan asylum with a philosophy that beauty is therapy.
Boasting 86,500 square feet of meeting space, the resort has established itself as a major hub for state, corporate, and private events. The village at grand traverse commons home facebook. Landmark books is traverse citys premier used bookstore. The kirkbride suite is an unforgettable launching point for everything that the village and the traverse city region has to offer. The plan includes maps of the hospital throughout its history. The traverse city state hospital of traverse city, michigan is a decommissioned psychiatric. Miles of unpaved trails, many covered with woodchips, wander up, down, and around wooded hillsides. A glimpse through the pines on lake wahbakanetta, michigan 66505. Entries in the grand traverse normal school record book fill dozens of pages in five bound volumes, beginning in 19 and ending in 1952. Many of the buildings are constructed from matching buff brick.
Lloyd of detroit was chosen to design the northern michigan asylum. Our guide was friendly, humorous, informative, considerate and cautious. If we dont have it we will be happy to locate it for you. Nostalgia is a driving force behind this work, as well as fidlers typical curiosity for the things we take for granted. Explore an amazing brick steam tunnel while learning about the history of the former traverse city state hospital. In addition, gtags members are also available to assist patrons with their genealogical. Built in 1881 and opened in 1885, the northern michigan asylum later changed to the traverse city state hospital was. Uncommon, commons a place unlike any other in traverse city. To promote, preserve and present the historical record of traverse city and the grand traverse region. Just keep that in mind when you visit the village at grand traverse commons, now one of the largest historic preservation and adaptive reuse developments in the country a retail and residential haven housed in victorianitalianate buildings dating back to the 1800s. The thirty foot ceilings and 2,600 square feet make for a gorgeous event space that host a wide array of social and corporate gatherings, nonprofit events and even act as an entertainment venue. In this case, the community backyard is the grand traverse commonsfor nearly two decades, the place at the heart of a dream to build a grand botanic garden worthy of the regions natural. The village at grand traverse commons traverse city all.
We invite you to come experience the village at grand traverse commons, w here one of the largest historic preservation and adaptive reuse redevelopments in the country is underway. Located just a few blocks from downtown traverse city, the village at grand traverse commons is a unique collection of shops, boutiques, galleries and restaurants in a cluster of creamy castles, surrounded by acres of beautiful wooded grounds. The grand traverse commons recreation and natural area is a 140acre park that was dedicated to garfield township in the early 1990s. Before and after photos of traverse citys converted mental hospital. Mar 25, 2020 the grand traverse commons formerly the state mental hospital straddles the boundary between garfield township and traverse city. Traverse city state hospital by chris miller goodreads. The original structure, known as building 50, is almost a quarter mile long, is 300,000 square feet and stands 70 feet tall. Each patient room had a view of the outside to provide an opportunity to enjoy a view of the campus, even if they werent given the privilege to leave the. The village at grand traverse commons in traverse city the. The fund was created and managed by the grand traverse cultural center and is intended to help underwrite the eventual creation of a museum display depicting the history of the state hospital and its value to the people of michigan and the grand traverse region.
To ensure competitor safety, racers must have a partner, carry mandatory gear, and begin the race at midnight when avalanche hazard is decreased. It was modeled in accordance with the kirkbride plan, which consists of a. The highlight was visiting the village of grand traverse commons. Ray minervinis vision for an independent community has been achieved. Jul 27, 2015 the village at grand traverse commons exemplifies how historic buildings can be saved for the admiration and education of future generations while providing modern amenities, utility, and economic development. It is one of the largest historic rehabilitation and adaptive reuse development projects in the nation. Building 50, the visual centerpiece of the complex, is a threestory building on a stone foundation containing 386,740 square feet of space. Village at grand traverse commons mi west bay beach local. Miles of unpaved trails, many covered with woodchips, wander up, down, and around wooded hillsides, streams, meadows, and wetlands.
The village at grand traverse commons possibly haunted, the commons is a historic preservation and adaptive reuse redevelopment of dozens of historic buildings formerly a staterun asylum. The transformed northern michigan asylum has been up and running as the village at grand traverse commons for several years. Grand traverse commons state asylum conversion to retail. The grand traverse commons master plan found on this page of the city of. Dec 17, 2019 a brief history of the village at grand traverse commons in 1882, detroit architect gordon w. Built in 1881 and opened in 1885, the northern michigan. There are many different tours available, book yours today.
Perry hannahs new 200 page book includes stories and photos, then and now, about such gifts as the park place hotel, northern michigan asylum now the village at grand traverse commons, the mercantile, city opera house, the bank now fifth third bank, carnegie library now the history. Along with the shops and restaurants the grounds at grand traverse commons include the historic barns park and botanical gardens and the historic front lawn. Village at grand traverse commons sleeping bear resort. Resort community grand traverse county is northern michigans most popular resort community. Preserving the pastthe village at grand traverse commons. The grand traverse is a pointtopoint ski race from crested butte to aspen.
It is a very popular tourist destination during the summer. The county covers 466 square miles in size by spanning 24 miles eastwest and 26 miles northsouth. League of women voters of the grand traverse area, 1978. Grand traverse commons is located 1 12 miles from downtown traverse city and beaches. See all 1 the village at grand traverse commons tours on tripadvisor. Grand traverse county, michigan simple english wikipedia. Media in category grand traverse county, michigan the following 37 files are in this category, out of 37 total. The village at grand traverse commons traverse city 2020.
An informational booklet on grand traverse county, leelanau county, traverse city, michigan. I would stress that one dress for the outside weather boots, gloves, hat, scarf for a winter tour. The village at grand traverse commons is located in traverse city. General overview kirkbride hall is the newly debuted event space at the village at grand traverse commons. Part of a 2yearold estate, kirkbride hall is a stunning, cathedrallike banquet hall with arched ceilings and stainedglass windows that are reminiscent of classic european architecture. You will find repeated references to the books shown in kirtlands collection. Historical tours offer glimpse into traverse citys pastthe. A beautiful solution to urban sprawl, the village is the unique renovation of dozens of historic buildings formerly known as the traverse city state hospital. Boasting 86,500 square feet of meeting space, the resort has established itself. Mar 03, 2020 grand traverse commons natural area the grand traverse commons recreation and natural area is a 140acre park that was dedicated to garfield township in the early 1990s. Kirkbride hall venue traverse city, mi weddingwire.
Book the grand traverse commons condo stay at this condo in traverse city. Grand traverse commons in traverse city antique shops. Traverse area historical society, traverse city, michigan. Grand traverse commons site history owned and operated by the state of michigan to treat individuals with mental illness and opened in 1885, the state hospital housed 50,000 patients, hired 20,000 employees, and accepted 250,000 visitors before its closure.
The village at grand traverse commons exemplifies how historic buildings can be saved for the admiration and education of future generations while providing modern amenities, utility, and economic development. The village at grand traverse commons, formerly traverse city state hospital, was built in 1885 and took less than 3 years to construct. Grand traverse area genealogical society traverse area. One of the largest historic restorations in the country, the village at grand traverse commons is a beautiful blend of shops, restaurants, and condos in buildings that were once the traverse city stat. Home traverse city state hospital libguides at kirtland. Traverse city is joined by townships and 2 villages, kingsley and fife lake, within the county. If you book with tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. Grand traverse county, michigan genealogy genealogy. Nahimutang ni sa estado sa michigan, sa sidlakang bahin sa nasod, 900 km sa amihanankasadpan sa washington, d. Owned and operated by the state of michigan to treat individuals. Racers travel 40 miles across the elk mountain range, climbing over 6,800 vertical feet. It was modeled in accordance with the kirkbride plan, which consists of a center administrative section and wings on either side for housing patients.