Shortly before its demise, the original location of the Traverse City Children's Museum was the site of the groundbreaking ceremony for the Freshwater Innovation and Research Center
As a recap, here is what the building looked like a month ago:
And here is what it looks like now (11/7/2025):
On the day of the groundbreaking for the institute, I stepped inside the Children's Museum for one last look and took this video. The interior has been stripped, but the backdrops are still there. Perhaps you, like me, had taken their child there when they were young. Hope you enjoy.