About MidtownThe Midtown Center has a deep history and connection to the city of Holland. Long before it housed local community organizations, it was home to the students, teachers and staff of Holland Public Schools. Jubilee bought the Midtown Center in 2005 with the dream of revitalizing the city's core. The transformed classrooms house a variety of community focused nonprofits.
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Who We Are |
Jubilee's mission includes strengthening Holland's neighborhood which is accomplished through development of attainable housing options. As part of Jubilee's core mission, they own and operate the Midtown Center.
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Midtown's History |
In 1913, Holland High opened the location that is now the Midtown Center. The Study Hall had a slanted floor and a full height stage at the front. Students would see how far coins, balls or other objects could roll on the floor. This three story building held classes until 1962 when it closed as Holland High and became the Junior High. Jubilee purchased the building and block in 2005 and began intense renovations. Thanks to thousands of volunteer hours, generous corporate donations and lots of hard work the Midtown Center opened to tenants. In 2008, the first three tenants moved in. Today, the building is at full capacity, housing 12 community organizations.
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