CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY CON FOSTER MUSEUM

TRAVERSE CITY, MI

Trattoria Stella with Joan As usual, we ate what we considered my Official Birthday Supper (a week late) at Trattoria Stella at Grand Traverse Commons, what once was the Traverse City State Hospital. The food's locally sourced and the menu changes constantly. Eating there's an interesting experience in all sorts of ways, and the meal is usually excellent. The Minervini Group has been restoring and repurposing the state hospital's buildings for a couple decades, now. Since we visit the town regularly, we've been watching that project while exploring the former asylum's grounds. We used to eat at Stella actually on my birthday, but Traverse City Restaurant Week has made that unrealistic. Now we show up a few days later and avoid the crowds.
Trattoria Stella with Joan Credit: joeldinda

The City of Traverse City Con Foster Museum is a unique and historical venue located in the heart of downtown Traverse City, Michigan. The museum is housed in the original Con Foster House, a two-story frame building built in 1884. The museum is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is a part of the Michigan Historic Sites program.

The Con Foster Museum offers visitors a glimpse into Traverse City’s past, with a variety of artifacts from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The museum features a variety of exhibits, including items from the Michigan lumber industry, Native American artifacts, and a collection of historic photographs. The museum also offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year.

The Con Foster Museum is open year-round, and admission is free. Visitors can explore the museum on their own or take a guided tour. The museum also offers a variety of special events that are open to the public, including lectures, book readings, and workshops. In addition to the museum, the Con Foster House also serves as a venue for weddings, receptions, and other events.

The City of Traverse City Con Foster Museum is an important part of Traverse City’s history, and provides visitors with a unique and educational experience. Whether you are interested in learning about the local history or simply want to explore a unique venue, the Con Foster Museum is the perfect place to visit.

CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY CON FOSTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TRAVERSE CITY MI. US MID #8402600183

The museum is classed as GMU (Uncategorized or General Museums). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

Trattoria Stella with Joan As usual, we ate what we considered my Official Birthday Supper (a week late) at Trattoria Stella at Grand Traverse Commons, what once was the Traverse City State Hospital. The food's locally sourced and the menu changes constantly. Eating there's an interesting experience in all sorts of ways, and the meal is usually excellent. The Minervini Group has been restoring and repurposing the state hospital's buildings for a couple decades, now. Since we visit the town regularly, we've been watching that project while exploring the former asylum's grounds. We used to eat at Stella actually on my birthday, but Traverse City Restaurant Week has made that unrealistic. Now we show up a few days later and avoid the crowds.
The Clock Tower The Grand Traverse County Courthouse was visible from our room on the seventh floor of the Park Place Hotel. So I grabbed my camera and grabbed this photograph just after sunset last Thursday.
St. Joseph Catholic Church Last week Tuesday we headed up the Old Mission peninsula to visit the lighthouse. We mostly headed north on the east edge of the peninsula and returned on the western side. We drove by the old mission site and took a few pix at the lighthouse park. Along the way we found this gorgeous church. That set us on a mission to photograph some churches and crosses for my sister, who uses photos of crosses to focus her annual series of Lenten meditations on Facebook, which she calls "Journey to the Cross."
Porch and Fence Another photo from our wander around Elk Rapids last week. 'Twas the fence that first caught my attention, but that porch makes this image work.
Harbor Antiques Last Wednesday we wandered around Elk Rapids for a bit. Along the way we had a chat with a lady who may well have been president of the local Chamber of Commerce; she <i>really</i> wanted us to try one of the local restaurants.
WTCM Of course we wandered around downtown Traverse City a bit last week.
Burial Ground A sculpture by northern Michigan sculptor William Allen at the Dennos Museum on the Northwestern Michigan College campus in Traverse City. The artist’s note beside the sculpture explains that the work was inspired by the discovery of a slave burial ground in Manhattan.
Chandelier In the lobby at Park Place Hotel, Traverse City.
Lights on State Street A view from our window at Park Place Hotel in Traverse City.
Inside Harrington's We’ve definitely seen the place busier. That turned out to be a recurring theme for the week.
Mission Point Lighthouse in Traverse City, Michigan
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CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY CON FOSTER MUSEUM
322 SIXTH STREET
TRAVERSE CITY
MI
49684

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MID # 8402600183
Name CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY CON FOSTER MUSEUM
Alternate Name CITY OF TRAVERSE CITY CON FOSTER MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
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Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 44.761696, -85.627255
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 551500
US Census Block: 2023