Center Avenue Neighborhood Association (CANA)

03/14/2026

This is your chance to live in the district and across the street from Bay City's oldest park

The home, 139 Carroll Blvd., is listed for $539,900 and is in the Center Avenue Historic District.

09/02/2025

📢 Parlour Tour Update

Due to a limited number of homes available this year, we’ve made the difficult decision not to move forward with the Parlour Tour for 2025.

We know how much the community looks forward to this event, and we’re excited to share that the Parlour Tour will return in 2026! ✨

In the meantime, stay tuned—In January, we will be announcing a special project that is coming next summer, and we can’t wait to share the details with you!

05/28/2025

If you live in Bay City, check out this fantastic free program the city offers to plant new trees.

Did a tree near your property get removed during recent construction? We understand how important trees are to our neighborhoods and hear your concerns.

If you're interested in a free replacement tree, visit our Vegetation Management Page to learn more www.baycitymi.gov/301/Vegetation-Management or call Electric Dispatch at 989-894-8350 to get started.

Our Electric Department works hard to balance replanting efforts across the city. Your request helps us plan and prioritize!

04/16/2025

Did you know that Day of Caring 2025 is fast approaching? On Friday, 4/25, Volunteers in conjunction with United Way of Bay County will be out and about in Carroll Park and throughout the city!

You can join the clean-up or other projects here

In celebration of Earth Day, join your fellow community members for a morning of volunteering! United Way of Bay County has set up a variety of volunteer opportunities throughout our community offering something for everyone, including Wenonah Park Clean-Up! Registration begins at 7:30am for all vol...

04/02/2025

Did you know we have tax credits through the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office? If you’re looking to make improvements to your home this year, look to see if you qualify! CANA also provides exterior renovation homeowner grants as well. Please take a look at our website to learn more.

It's a rainy day in April - a perfect time to sit down and plan your list of house projects for this year! If you own a historic home or business and you are planning substantial repair/rehabilitation work, this is the perfect time to start your application for the 2025 State Historic ! First time applicants encouraged to apply. This historic preservation financial incentive can provide up to a 25% credit against qualified expenses when the work done is in compliance with national preservation standards. Learn more and start your application for the credit today!

Review eligibility, program rules, frequently asked questions, and find applications and instructions at https://www.miplace.org/historic-preservation/programs-and-services/historic-preservation-tax-credits/state-historic-tax-credit-program/

02/17/2025

Happy President's Day!

02/14/2025

Happy Valentine's Day to all of our neighbors!
We're so grateful to have this incredible community focused on connection and preservation, with an eye towards the future.

02/11/2025

We're friends, neighbors, volunteers and facilitators! You may know us for the Holiday Parlour Tour, but did you know we also exist to help preserve, restore and maintain the historic character of the neighborhood? From advocating for having a 2-mile portion of M-25/Center Avenue designated a Historic Heritage Route under the National Scenic Byways Program, to advising on new construction in the neighborhood and funding residential homeowner grants, we're of the community to support the community.

02/07/2025

Have you seen these signs around and wondered where they came from? CANA began its interpretive signage program to help share the rich history of our homes and neighborhood with everyone in the community! Want to learn more? Visit our website!

01/27/2025

The Center Avenue Historic District is a National Register listed resource of 948 properties, including 882 contributing buildings and sites dating from 1870 – 1960. It boasts an impressive collection of Gothic Revival, Second Empire, Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne, Richardson Romanesque, Tudor Revival, Georgian Revival, Arts & Crafts and Stick styles.

Of particular note is the presence of many “Kit homes” designed, built and displayed here by the Aladdin and Lewis & Liberty companies which pioneered the manufacture of kit homes from their base of operations in Bay City.

Want to learn more about CANA or the Center Avenue Historic District? Check out the link in our bio!

01/24/2025

We are thrilled to announce our 2025 Board of Directors! Last night was our first meeting of the year, where we voted on the new board and officers, but spent most of our time discussing what we want to accomplish for our community in the coming months! Stay tuned to learn about upcoming opportunities to get involved.

12/09/2024

Thank you to all of our home owners, volunteers, and patrons who made the 2024 Holiday Parlour Tour a huge success!

See you next year! Tickets go on sale November 1, 2025!

Six Historic homes open up to the public during the 2024 Holiday Parlour Tours, Saturday, Dec. 7.