Grand Illusions Architectural Salvage- Well Block
103 Michigan Ave The Well Block has played a crucial role in Grass Lake’s development for over a century. Built in 1898, it was once home to Wolfe’s Garage & Service, serving early automobiles with gasoline and repairs. The sturdy brick structure, which still stands at the corner of downtown, was also the site of […]
Coe House Museum
371 W Michigan Ave Home to the Grass Lake Historical Society, the Coe House Museum preserves artifacts and stories from the town’s past. Built-in the 1870s, this charming home-turned-museum offers visitors a glimpse into life during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The Coe House, built between 1871 and 1875, is on the National […]
Lost Railway Museum
142 W Michigan Ave Dedicated to preserving the history of Grass Lake’s interurban railway, this museum showcases artifacts and stories from the era when electric railways connected Michigan’s towns and cities. The arrival of the railroad in 1842 was a turning point for Grass Lake, spurring growth and development. However, it wasn’t without controversy. In […]
Library
132 W Michigan Ave This historic building was originally constructed as an electric and light plant, providing power for Grass Lake’s first streetlights. It later housed the fire department, making it a central hub for civic life in the community. John Roar, the first electrician to work there, played a key role in its early […]
Centennial Lab
100 W Michigan Ave This site has had multiple uses over the years, serving as a business hub in Grass Lake. Mark Kugler’s connection to the property reflects the village’s history of entrepreneurship and industry. Before Kugler’s was built, the site was home to the Cities Service Gas Station in the 1950s. Earlier, in the […]
Brinkmans
320 North Lake Street The building currently known as Brinkman’s was constructed in 1949 on a site with a long industrial history. Originally home to the Lakeside Elgin Butter Company, the facility later became Daley Creamery before closing in 1941. After the creamery shut down, the structure was demolished, and Radio Television Products Corp. (Ratel) […]
Missy’s Little Grass Shack
100 E Michigan Ave This site has a rich history, serving as home to various businesses and remaining a key part of downtown commerce for over a century. Originally, Little Grass Shack was George Bowen’s Grocery Store before becoming a waiting area for the Boland Line (Michigan United Railways). From July 6, 1901, to September […]
104 E Michigan Ave
104 E Michigan Ave This historic site was originally home to Farmers State Bank and also served as an interurban waiting station, connecting Grass Lake to the surrounding areas via electric rail in the early 1900s.
The Avenue Hair Studio
106 E Michigan Ave Previously Shelly’s Grocery, this building played a key role in the town’s commercial history, providing essential goods to the community.
ERA Reardon Realty
108 E Michigan Ave Previously serving various business purposes, this location now houses a real estate office helping preserve and promote Grass Lake’s historic properties.