PRESERVE HSTORIC SLEEPING BEAR

EMPIRE, 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

Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear is a non-profit organization based in Empire, Michigan, dedicated to the preservation and protection of the Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore. The group was formed in 1989, after a large portion of the park was threatened by development.

Their mission is to promote the education and appreciation of the natural and cultural history of the Sleeping Bear Dunes, and to ensure that it remains a protected and accessible resource for future generations. They work closely with the National Park Service and other organizations to achieve their goals.

Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear offers a variety of educational programs and events throughout the year, including guided hikes, lectures, and workshops. They also publish a newsletter and maintain a website with information about the history and ecology of the park.

In addition to their educational efforts, the organization is also involved in various conservation projects. They have helped to restore several historic buildings within the park, and have worked to remove invasive species and restore native habitats.

Overall, Preserve Historic Sleeping Bear plays a vital role in preserving the natural and cultural heritage of the Sleeping Bear Dunes. Their efforts help to ensure that this unique and beautiful landscape will be enjoyed by generations to come.

PRESERVE HSTORIC SLEEPING BEAR is a Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation in EMPIRE MI. US MID #8402600907

The museum is classed as ZAW (Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation). 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: $ 141,115 from tax period 201309 (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.
Robert P. Griffin Hall of Justice Since I had my camera in hand, I pointed it at another courthouse that was visible from the same window of our room at Park Place. This building's windows are opaque during daylight hours. After dark, not so much. The wing on the left was originally a Congregational church; that on the right was Presbyterian. The combined architecture makes for a really interesting structure.
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.
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.
Joan at Empire Beach Sleeping Bear Dune in the distance.
Inside Harrington's We’ve definitely seen the place busier. That turned out to be a recurring theme for the week.
Lake Michigan Beach From Esch Park; Sleeping Bear National Lakeshore.
The Park Place Lobby <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/jowo/albums/72177720313747162/">65/366</a>
Autumn A sculpture by Merab Berdzenishvili at the Traverse City Courthouse. <a href="#//tcpublicart.org/autumn%e2%80%9d" rel="noreferrer nofollow">This sculpture was acquired as part of an exchange with TC’s sister city, Tblisi in Europe’s Georgia</a>.
The Castle Across from St. Ann Church Earlier today my sister posted a photo Facebook that I'd taken of St. Ann Catholic Church in Frankfort. That post reminded me that, while I was seeking a place to photograph the church (and its cross), I'd snapped a photo of the house across the road from the church. So here's that image.
Joan Inside Building 50 At Grand Traverse Commons in Traverse City; September of 2012.

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PRESERVE HSTORIC SLEEPING BEAR
PO BOX 453
EMPIRE
MI
49630-0453

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MID # 8402600907
Name PRESERVE HSTORIC SLEEPING BEAR
Alternate Name
Classification Zoos, Aquariums, & Wildlife Conservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN) 383486616
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM) 201309
INCOME 144,028
REVENUE 141,115
LAT/LONG 44.808184, -86.019076
CODES FIPS State Code: 26
FIPS County Code: 089
US Census Tract: 970400
US Census Block: 2011