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

Con Foster Museum is a small but fascinating museum located in the beautiful city of Traverse City, Michigan. The museum is named after its founder, Con Foster, who was a well-known collector of antiques and memorabilia. The museum was established in 1975, and since then has been providing visitors with a unique glimpse into the history of the region.

The museum boasts an impressive collection of artifacts, including vintage cars, antique toys, and a variety of household items from the early 20th century. Visitors can also see a wide range of memorabilia related to the history of Traverse City, including photographs, documents, and maps.

One of the highlights of the museum is the collection of vintage boats. The museum has an extensive collection of wooden boats, including Chris Craft and Gar Wood models. Visitors can also see a variety of old outboard motors and other boating equipment.

Con Foster Museum is a must-visit for anyone interested in the history of Traverse City and the surrounding area. The museum is open to the public from May to October, and guided tours are available upon request. Admission is free, although donations are always appreciated.

CON FOSTER MUSEUM is a Uncategorized or General Museum in TRAVERSE CITY MI. US MID #8402600637

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). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 241,689 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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.
Up on the Roof <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jowo/albums/72177720313747162/">66/366</a>
The Park Place Lobby <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jowo/albums/72177720313747162/">65/366</a>

Contact CON FOSTER MUSEUM

HISTORY CENTER OF TRAVERSE CITY
322 SIXTH ST
TRAVERSE CITY
MI
49684-2414

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CON FOSTER MUSEUM Information

MID # 8402600637
Name HISTORY CENTER OF TRAVERSE CITY
Alternate Name CON FOSTER MUSEUM
Classification Uncategorized or General Museums, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 382547978
NTEECC A50
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201212
INCOME 281,109
REVENUE 241,689
LAT/LONG 44.761696, -85.627255
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 055
US Census Tract: 551500
US Census Block: 2023