[DetroitSky]

Sounds like a cool little project:

New owner plans to restore former Treasure Mart building to 1861 appearance, install additions

ANN ARBOR, MI -- An Ann Arbor church has plans to restore the former Treasure Mart building to its historic appearance as it renovates the former store to become its new location.

Redeemer Ann Arbor, a nondenominational church currently at 611 ½ East William St., purchased the 529 Detroit St. building in July 2020 for a little more than $2 million, with plans to convert the space into a new church location, according to public records.

Proposals submitted to the Ann Arbor City Council show the church plans to restore the building to its original appearance when it was built in 1861, including reconstructing the original upper wood cornice and repairing changes and damage to the brick walls.

It also plans to reinstall barn-type doors that had been changed to large windows and repaint the building.

The carport, which plans submitted to the city say is not original to the building, will be demolished to make room for a new main entryway. An existing office addition will also see a second floor, with plans to build a lobby addition with two floors and a basement on the north side of the building.