Description

This 16 block commercial district includes the area of Washington Square, Grand Avenue, Capitol Avenue, Michigan Avenue, Allegan Street, Washtenaw Street, Kalamazoo Street, Lenawee Street and Townsend Street. Some significant historic buildings within the district include the Boji Tower, J.W. Knapps, Masonic Temple, State Capitol, Mutual Building, Ottawa Power Station, and the Union Depot. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 31, 2009.