When people think of saving the old Savings and Loan, images of "It's a Wonderful Life" usually come to mind. But in Mt. Clemens rescuing the old Savings and Loan means giving a historic building a second life as a martini bar.
The old Federal Savings & Loans Bank building, 77 S. Gratiot, is shaking off the dust of several years of vacancy to find new purpose. John Frabotta, owner of Johnny G's bar and restaurant in downtown Mt. Clemens, plans to open the space as a yet-to-be named martini bar by the end of the year.
He is currently renovating the one-story structure's 8,000 square feet into space on the ground floor and basement for the bar.
Source: John Frabotta, developer of 77 S. Gratiot
Writer: Jon Zemke
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