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Listing ID: 30042257Status: ActiveProperty Type: Retail-Commercial For Sale
(also listed as Business Opportunity,Special Purpose)
Retail-Commercial Type: Street Retail, Tavern/Bar/NightclubSize: 6,970 SFSale Price: See AgentSale Terms: Cash to Seller
Overview/CommentsOverview/CommentsListing includes building, business and liquor license. Entities will not besplit.
Throughout the years The Blind Pig, a popular local nightclub & concertvenue, has played an instrumental role in the ushering in & showcasing ofthis musical activity. Since its incarnation almost 30 years ago, The BlindPig has gone through several phases, each of which has been equallynotable in the annals of Ann Arbor's cultural diary.
Tom Isaia, a University of Michigan senior, and Jerry Delgiudice started theclub in 1971 shortly after Jerry graduated from Loyola University in Chicago.They purchased what was originally office space built for the mill next door& did some renovations, which included building a small stage & bar in thebasement. They named it "Blind Pig" after a Detroit slang term for policeofficers that had been bribed by speakeasy proprietors during theprohibition era of the 1920s, & with that, a legend was born.
The Blind Pig of the '70s was a considerably different entity than the onethat we know today. It was not strictly a nightclub, but also doubled as acafé. Serving cappuccino, pastries & other such coffeehouse delicaciesduring the daytime, the establishment helped open Ann Arbor up to the"coffee culture" that can now be found on virtually every street corner in thecountry.
The night scene at the Pig also leaned toward finer & more eccentric tastesthan the average town pub.
The thriving blues scene at the Pig in the '70s inspired Delgiudice to takethings one step further & start his own record label under the moniker ofBlind Pig records in 1975. Many of the same artists that performedregularly at the Pig released material on the independent label.
In 1981 Isaia & Delgiudice moved on, transferring ownership to an areacouple, Roy & Betty Goffett. The Goffetts, along with coordinating managerTodd Headrick, led the club through a period of considerable change.
The '80s saw the significant expansion of the establishment, bothphysically & artistically. The Goffetts more than doubled the interior spaceof the club by purchasing an adjacent building & bringing the stage areafrom the miniscule basement to the upper level. They also added anadditional bar, The Eightball Saloon, downstairs.
Iconic Downtown Ann Arbor Music Venue /Iconic Downtown Ann Arbor Music Venue /Nightclub for SaleNightclub for Sale208 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104
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During the late '80s & early '90s "college rock" turned into "alternative" &"grunge." Again, the Pig showcased a series of bands during this time that,while barely having enough money to tour, were unknowingly destined forworld fame & acclaim. Among these were Soundgarden, The ScreamingTrees, The Smashing Pumpkins, Pearl Jam & a scraggly little band ofupstarts called Nirvana.
It was Nirvana, years after they played there, who gave the Pig their mostflattering moment in the limelight when they, on a televised MTV interview,cited the club as their number one venue of choice anywhere, ever.
Perhaps it was because, way back in '89 when they were barely scrapingacross the country in a rattletrap van, the Pig gave them the biggestaudience turnout that they had ever had. Whatever the case, The Goffettspayed homage with a framed shrine to Nirvana that is featured inside theclub, the centerpiece of which is a record containing songs that the bandhad performed at the venue.
These days, The Blind Pig continues to provide Ann Arbor with its small,although profound, corner of the music world. Showing an even mix of localtalent & the occasional larger act, the Pig is still the hippest place in town& stands as a testament to the area's rich cultural heritage.
Just as the midwestern blues acts called it home in the '70s, so do bandslike Midwest Product, Funktelligence & Donkey Punch call it home today.Although Ann Arbor may not be the largest spot on the map, the Blind Pig isto the city what CBGB's is to New York or what The Whiskey A Go Go is toLos Angeles. It is a living legend, a place that has seen history unfold insideits very confines.
By Steve Gertz/Daily Arts Writer/The Michigan Daily
General InformationGeneral InformationTaxing Authority: City of Ann ArborTax ID/APN: 09-09-29-211-022Retail-Commercial Type: Street Retail, Tavern/Bar/Nightclub, OtherZoning: D2 DOWNTOWN DISTRICTProperty Use Type: Business
Building Name: Blind Pig / Eight Ball SaloonGross Building Area: 6,970 SFBuilding/Unit Size (RSF): 6,970 SFSale Terms: Cash to Seller
Area & LocationArea & LocationRetail Clientele: General, Business, Traveler, Tourist, Recreation,
ConventionProperty Located Between: Huron and WashingtonProperty Visibility: Excellent
Largest Nearby Street: HuronFeet of Frontage: 58Highway Access: I-94, M-14, US-23Airports: DTW, Ann Arbor
Site Description Building built in 1901. It has been remodeled and enlarged in various stages over the years. It is located in the heart of Ann Arbor; walkable retail,business, fitness, bars, cafes and restaurants, as well as downtown residences. Active, populous area, with busy nightlife. Close to Kerrytown shopping, the farmers'market and the Ann Arbor YMCA, minutes from UM Central Campus.
Area Description Located in Downtown Ann Arbor, two blocks west of Main Street. Walking distance from many business, retail, restaurants and entertainment venues. Thethriving downtown Ann Arbor community is home to established professionals, young families and U of M college students alike. The city hosts a myriad of businessconventions, music and theater tours and college sports including U of M football that brings in over 100,000 fans. Easy access to I-94, M-14 and US-23 highways. 45minutes from Detroit, 40 minutes to Jackson, 1 hour to Lansing and 1 hour to Toledo, OH.
Building RelatedBuilding RelatedYear Built: 1865Construction/Siding: BrickParking Type: Structure, SurfaceParking Description: Nearby municipal surface lots and parking
structures.
Passenger Elevators: 0Freight Elevators: 0Heat Source: CentralAir Conditioning: Engineered System
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Land RelatedLand RelatedLot Frontage: 58Water Service: MunicipalSewer Type: Municipal
Zoning Description D2 downtown districts - These districts, in coordination with the downtown character overlay zoning districts, are designed to support the downtown asthe city's traditional center. The downtown serves both the region and local residents as a place to live, work, and take advantage of civic, cultural, educational, shopping,and entertainment opportunities. The downtown districts are intended to allow a mixture of land uses, dense urban development, pedestrian orientation, unique residentialopportunities, and a compatible and attractive mix of historic and contemporary building design. Development in these districts is designed to be accessible by a variety ofmodes of transportation. D2 - Downtown Interface District. This district is intended to be an area of transition between the Core and surrounding residential neighborhoods.This district is appropriate for medium density residential and mixed-use development.
Legal Description PRT LOT 5 BLK 2 BEG PT W L S FIRST ST 12.19 FT S OF NE COR LOT 5 TH W AT RT ANG 90 FT TH N AT RT ANG 12.19 FT TH DEF 103 DEG 03 MIN LT 46.7 FTTH W AT RT ANG TO FIRST ST 5.65 FT TH DEF 109 DEG 13 MIN LT 38.3 FT TH DEF 70 DEG LT 38.48 FT TH E ALG LINE PERPENDICULAR TO S FIRST ST 56.59 FT TH DEF 4 DEG15 MIN LT 33.5 FT TH N ALG S FIRST ST 32.51 FT TO POB ASSESSORS PLAT NO 3
LocationLocationAddress: 208 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104County: Washtenaw
MSA: Ann ArborSubmarket: Washtenaw W of 23
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Property ContactsProperty Contacts
Michael GiraudMichael GiraudSwisher Commercial
734-663-0501 [O]
Randy MaasRandy MaasSwisher Commercial
734-649-8761 [M]
734-222-7525 [O]
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