Principal Shopping District -
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Published on: 9/1/2003
Last Visited: 8/4/2004
The property was the former location of Giant Auto and was recently purchased by the team of Fred Hammond, John Sears and Justin VanEffen.
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There is a shortage of loft apartments in the area" said Hammond.Fred Hammond is a developer, property owner and resident of Old Town.
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BOARD MEMBER OF THE MONTH: FRED HAMMOND Fred Hammond has been a member of the OTCA Board of Directors for nearly two years.He served as treasurer in 2002, and his financial expertise is a benefit to the organization.
Fred grew up in East Lansing, where he decided to stay and pursue a business degree from Michigan State University.Upon graduation, he left the Lansing area to work in industrial marketing and manufacturing.
Fortunately for the OTCA, Fred decided to move back to Lansing, taking a particular interest in the increasing energy of Old Town.At the time, the area was still getting on its feet, and Fred?s investment in the former Estes Furniture showroom made a major difference in the area.Fred and several other developers renovated the space into beautiful offices and shops?it was the largest development in Old Town at the time.
Currently, Fred does property management and deployment in the Lansing Area; he owns Hammond Properties, located in Old Town.He also maintains a machine shop in the area and enjoys metal working and furniture design between his travels abroad.
Thanks, Fred, for making Old Town a better place to live, work and play!