HOLLY, Mich. – A beloved Oakland County restaurant that burned down in a massive multi-building fire in 2022 received redevelopment support from the state.
Developers were awarded a $433,770 Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) program grant to reactivate a downtown Holly restaurant that was destroyed by a fire in June 2022, according to a release from Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Chapin Enterprises, LLC, and Victory Seven, LLC are the developers working on this rebuilding project.
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The two-story building on Broad Street was originally constructed in 1866 as a bank and has had several uses over the years.
Most recently, though, the building housed Andy’s Place, a beloved family-owned restaurant and bar.
“As the owner and head of the family business, I am so excited about being able to now rebuild and restore Andy’s Place with the help of the MEDC. The revitalization of the historic building where it now stands will be a major step towards returning the business atmosphere and prosperity of the southeast downtown district,” said Andrea Chapin, developer and owner of Andy’s Place. “Thank you to the village, the other small businesses, the community and especially Main Street Oakland for encouragement and help getting to this point. From the bottom of my heart, thank you.”
The redevelopment efforts are expected to generate $1,357,770 in capital investment.
“As Village Manager, the most frequently asked question about our downtown has been, ‘When will Andy’s Place and the Holly Hotel reopen,’” said Holly Village Manager Timothy Price. “The reopening of Andy’s will serve as a key destination for both local residents and visitors, and it is essential for the revitalization of Broad Street and the economic development of our downtown.”
The project is expected to create jobs and bring in both residents and visitors, “increasing commercial density and reviving community identity in Holly,” according to the release.
The bipartisan Revitalization and Placemaking program helps revitalize old, abandoned and underutilized buildings to help bolster communities by creating jobs and improving community amenities.
For more information about the program, visit here.
