(Chelsea Update would like to thank Shawn Personke for the information in this story.)
The Chelsea Area Historical Society and Museum plans two September events to share information about Chelsea’s unique architectural ancestry.
First up, “Insiders Look at the Old Mack/New Agricole Building.”
Joe Ziolkowski, Chelsea developer and visionary, will share how he and his wife Abby Hurst transitioned an old historic building to a beautiful new business home.
Insiders Look at the Old Mack/New Agricole Building
Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
At the Chelsea Deport
Registration is requested via email ([email protected]) or by phone (734-476-2010). The event is free for CAHS members. A $5 donation is suggested for non-members.
While doing so, however, Ziolkowski was able to preserve much of the building’s history, which began in 1903 as a manufacturing site for the Welch car.
He’ll share the story of how he collaborated with the city and state for funding from various sources to create Agricole, an asset for the city and shoppers.
“This is a win-win story about Joe’s tenacity and collaboration,” said Jan Bernath, president of the Chelsea Area Historical Museum in a press release. “It’s a good model for future projects that involve our historic buildings.”
Following Ziolkowski’s Monday, Sept. 12, at 7 p.m. presentation at the Chelsea Depot, attendees will walk over to tour the main floor of the Agricole’s home in the Mack Building.
Registration for this program is through email ([email protected]) or by phone (734-476-2010). The event is free for CAHS members. A $5 donation is suggested for non-members.
