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https://www.nwitimes.com/business/local/moo...OnTcVNtneozaLkc

MICHIGAN CITY — A developer plans to redevelop the downtown Moose Lodge into a public entertainment space now that a new South Shore Line train station will be built across the street.

The building at 1108 Franklin St. served as a Moose Lodge for more than 80 years until the Loyal Order of Moose put it on the market in May of 2020.

"It had been on the market for over a year until an investor purchased the building to be adapted for a public food, beverage, entertainment and event space," said real estate agent Michael Conner with @properties, which represented the buyer.

The new owner, Todd Davis, bought the property for $650,000, Conner said. Davis has a second home in Michigan City, where he has invested in real estate for 10 years.

Plans call for investing $35,000 to $40,000 in an exterior renovation.

"We are looking to land a distillery or brewery for the whole space," Conner said. "We have lots of interest in event space using the bowling alley for private parties. The concept is to use the very functional retro feel of the building allowing someone to get in with minimal investment."