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Former warehouse to make way for green space, Plaza event parking

Demolition will begin the week of Aug. 22 of the Hastings Manufacturing Company's warehouse 80 to make way for green space to accommodate overflow parking for Thornapple Plaza events.

The property, vacant for decades,  was purchased by LRB Ventures, owned by Hastings businessman and philanthropist Larry Baum.  Hastings Manufacturing vice president of business development Jeff Guenther met Baum at Bell Title on Friday, Aug. 19, to transfer the title to LRB Industries for $1.

 

The Baum Family Foundation donated Thornapple Plaza to the City of Hastings after funding the development and construction for $1.2 million. The foundation also paid for the three Friday night features. The concert venue has proven to be extremely popular, drawing 700 people to the Matt Williams concert.

 

Baum said because Thornapple Plaza has been so well received, he and his wife, Earlene, felt they should do something to provide additional parking and improve the view from the plaza.

When demolition is complete the area will be seeded and outdoor lights installed. Baum said he anticipates the work to be completed before the next concert season begins in the spring.

 

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