Mason County Historical Society Research Center

Emporium & Sweet Shop Furniture, 2022

Graphic Design: Lafferty VanHeest & Associates

Furniture Design & Fabrication: Spaces to Experiences

This shop space is at the main entry for the Research Center, so they needed a custom reception and retail counter combination. All the furniture in the space is custom designed for functionality and versatility in product display and to help facilitate the feel of an old country store in a modern building.

Legacy Hall, 2022

Curatorial: Lafferty VanHeest & Associates

Design & Fabrication: Spaces to Experiences

Families and businesses influential in the development of Ludington are presented here. The space is also used for presentations and small group events.

Graphics and Signage, 2022

Graphic Design: Lafferty VanHeest & Associates

Exterior Sign Fabrication: Raap Signs

Installation: Spaces to Experiences

The atrium space of the former bank provided a nice place for a mural to tie together all the townships in the county. Acrylic signage was added in various areas to mark locations as well as sponsors for the remodeling that was done.

Visible Storage Cabinets, 2022

Designer: Lafferty VanHeest & Associates, Spaces to Experiences

Fabrication: Spaces to Experiences

This building was formerly a bank, and is now the Mason County Research Center. These cabinets were designed to provide secure storage space for artifacts in the Historical Society’s collection for visitors to view.