design a sign contest winner

Chris Brown submitted the winning design for the sign that will be placed at the corner of State and Downie Streets, as part of the Placemaking Space plan we submitted to the Consumers Energy Foundation’s 'Put Your Town on the Map' contest.

WHR Vendor Booth at Saravilla Bed & Breakfast, May 22nd and 23rd 9am 5pm


Save the Date!

Thursday, July 23rd    Benefit Concert at The Elks Lodge 6pm -10pm

Saturday, Sept. 19th    Shrimp Boil at Wright Park, time TBD



Be sure to enter into the WHR Raffle!

dates: May 20th - August 15th,

tickets $20 each, drawing held 8/15 at approximately 5pm on the corner of Superior and State streets.

Prizes include:

1st - $1000

2nd $500

3rd $250.




Thank you for helping us preserve this historic landmark!




Blog Written by Patricia Benson 1-21-2026


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