JACKSON, MI — Soon, weddings, galas and chefs trying new recipes will be taking over the newly renovated City Center.

The city of Jackson has completed its planned $5.6 million renovations to the former historic Masonic Temple, 145 W. Cortland St. Now, the building is ready to receive inquiries for rentals, Director of Parks, Recreation and Ground Kelli Hoover said.

“I’ve gained a lot of love for the Masonic City Center because of what a place it’s been over the years for the community of Jackson and the opportunities it creates for people to get together,” Hoover said. “I think maintaining the same dream that the masons had when they created the Masonic, that opportunity to break bread with others, I think it’s very keeping with the theme.”

The completed first floor offers a large ba

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