CALUMET – Two blighted historic Fifth Street buildings are about to begin a new chapter.

A press release from the Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) announced that two long-vacant historic buildings, the Quello Block and the adjacent Kirby building, will be redeveloped into a 17-bed boutique hotel and upscale restaurant, representing the largest private investment in downtown Calumet in recent history.

Development of the new hotel is being supported by a $1.5 million Revitalization and Placemaking (RAP) grant and will bring a total anticipated capital investment of $5,665,965 to the area.

“This project is really exciting,” said Calumet Village Manager Megan Haselden, “because it is converting two historically blighted buildings into what will be, really, a cornerstone for

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