Our Facility

Three floors of versatile venue space in our historic Bay City building.

Rooms on this floor

Cigar Bar — Havana Dan's

Rooms on this floor

W.H. Ales Dining Room1,333 sq.ft. · 80 capacity

Conference Room A750 sq.ft. · 80 capacity

Conference Room B750 sq.ft. · 80 capacity

Conference Room C750 sq.ft. · 80 capacity

Dawson Ballroom3,153 sq.ft. · 240 capacity

Conference Room D408 sq.ft. · 30 capacity

Rooms on this floor

Ballroom A2,200 sq.ft. · 200 capacity

Ballroom B2,000 sq.ft. · 100 capacity

Ballroom A + B4,200 sq.ft. · 300 capacity

Ballroom C2,400 sq.ft. · 100 capacity

Future Rooftop Terrace2,400 sq.ft. · 100 capacity

History of Our Building

Completed in the spring of 1916 for the Farmers Auto and Machinery Co., this two-story commercial building appears to be the work of local architects Prath, Bickness and Campbell. The last substantial building to be constructed on Midland Street, it terminates the eastern edge of the Midland Street Historic District.

From 1926–1929 the city directory indicates the building was home to Triangle Motor Sales. By 1929, the city directory lists Wolverine Knitting Mills Outlet Store on the ground floor and the Rosalind Dance Hall on the second floor.

Beginning in 1931, the Sample Furniture Co. occupied the building until they went out of business in 1960. From 1960 through 1980, Delta Containers manufactured corrugated boxes for industrial shipping at this location. Hereford & Hops purchased it and began its conversion to a restaurant and brewpub in 1998. In 2005, the name changed to the Lumber Barons and Stables.

The Whaley family expanded their operations into Bay City in 2023 by purchasing the property and initiating a revitalization project. Following extensive renovations, the Liberty Harbor Event Center was established.

Our Facility

Lower Level

Cigar Bar - Havana Dan’s

1st Floor

W.H. Ales Dining Room
(1,333 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room A
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room B
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room C
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Dawson Ballroom
(3,153 sq.ft. - 240 capacity
Conference Rooms A, B, & C)

Conference Room D
(408 sq.ft. - 30 capacity)

2nd Floor

Ballroom A
(2,200 sq.ft. - 200 capacity)

Ballroom B
(2,000 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

Ballroom A + B
(4,200 sq.ft. - 300 capacity)

Ballroom C
(2,400 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

Future Rooftop Terrace
(2,400 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

2nd Floor

Ballroom A
(2,200 sq.ft. - 200 capacity)

Ballroom B
(2,000 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

Ballroom A + B
(4,200 sq.ft. - 300 capacity)

Ballroom C
(2,400 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

Future Rooftop Terrace
(2,400 sq.ft. - 100 capacity)

1st Floor

Executive Dining Room
(1,333 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room A
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room B
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Conference Room C
(750 sq.ft. - 80 capacity)

Dawson Ballroom
(3,153 sq.ft. - 240 capacity
Conference Rooms A, B, & C)

Conference Room D
(340 sq.ft. - 20 capacity)

Conference Room E
(408 sq.ft. - 40 capacity)

Lower Level

Cigar Bar - Havana Dan’s

The History Of Our Building

Completed in the spring of 1916 for the Farmers Auto and Machinery Co., this two-story commercial building appears to be the work of local architects Prath, Bickness and Campbell since it resembles other structures they designed. The last substantial building to be constructed on Midland Street even unto this day, it terminates the eastern edge of the Midland Street Historic District.

Competing with many Bay City merchants to secure franchise rights from various automobile companies, Farmers Auto and Machinery Co. sold not only automobiles, but also hardware, furniture and farm machinery. Unfortunately, not for very long. In 1920, with the nation descending into a deep recession they secured a $14,500 mortgage. In 1924, the property was sold for unpaid taxes and an outstanding mortgage totaling $15,809.

From 1926-1929 the city directory indicates the building was home to Triangle Motor Sales. By 1929, the city directory lists Wolverine Knitting Mills Outlet Store on the ground floor and the Rosalind Dance Hall on the second floor.

Beginning in 1931, the Sample Furniture Co. occupied the building until they went out of business in 1960. From 1960 through 1980, Delta Containers manufactured corrugated boxes for industrial shipping at this location. In the mid 1960s, the Delta Ford dealership also used part of the building for storage. Kirchman Bros. Hotel and Restaurant Supplies utilized the building for a warehouse from 1982 through 1995. Hereford & Hops purchased it and begin its conversion to a restaurant and brewpub in 1998. In 2005, the name changed to the Lumber Barons and Stables. Food and beverage operations continued through 2019 with different proprietors and concepts. Operations were closed in 2020 due to the global pandemic.

The Whaley family, which has privately held companies in financial services, technology, real estate, and food and beverage, expanded its operations into Bay City in 2023 by purchasing the property and initiating a revitalization project. Following extensive renovations, the Liberty Harbor Event Center, a versatile venue offering a diverse range of food and beverage options, was established. From the casual ambiance of the W.H. Ales Brewpub to the upscale dining experience of the Executive Dining Room, the venue caters to various tasted and occasions. Additionally, the Liberty Harbor Event Center provides private banquet rooms for special events and gatherings, as well as the lively atmosphere of the Stables Night Club and Lounge.

Banquets

Dining

W.H. Ales

Lounge

About Us

Contact

804 E Midland St
Bay City, MI 48706

(989) 778-2347

info@whcmi.com

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