04/17/2026
Façade Project Update:
Weather and old construction have caused some delays. Our new projected open for business date is April 22. However, you can shop our website https://the-piping-plover.com/ anytime! As a local community storefront, we're grateful for your business during this transition.
Given all the support on our prior posts, I wanted to share more information about this project. One of the neat things about having a building in a historic district is that decisions about construction earn a "certificate of appropriateness" from the historic commission. Applying for this certification helped me research and gather information about 385 River St.
In the pictures attached you'll see a photo of 385 River St. as a men's clothing store called "Billie's." There's also a photo of The Piping Plover from last Spring, (note the tin hood and faux brick façade which were added later). Last, I've included an architect's rendering of our finished façade. [We'll be celebrating the completed project on our 2nd yr anniversary May 22!]
Even though this is a pretty small project, it still involves many community members. Civic volunteers, city-employees, neighbors, contractors, public-historians, architects, engineers, and customers are ALL vital to the project's success. Thanks also to our Downtown Manistee DDA for their grant-matching program that makes this restoration possible.
Manistee, the place to be!
