The Center Avenue Neighborhood Association was born from a need to preserve the rich legacy of historic architecture left to Bay City by the lumbermen and ship builders who made their fortunes here.

Membership is available to all individuals and organizations who share our interest in protecting the historic character of the Center Avenue Historic District and the greater Bay City community (to learn about membership benefits, including the Interpretive Signage Program and the Historic Structure Plaque Program, please click on the “Become a Member” at the top of this page).

In addition, historic preservation awards are also available, including a Trades Scholarship.

We invite you to stroll the neighborhood and imagine what it was like to live here when guests were delivered in horse-drawn carriages and entertained in third-floor ballrooms. Learn more about the characters who built their homes in the District and the distinctive character they created in Bay City’s most significant historic resource.

Last, you can see a map of the historic district by clicking on our link at the top of this page, or you can view the City of Bay City’s maps and see their list of addresses within the district at:

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