Gustafson's

With three levels of international shopping, Gustafson's Gifts sells every kind of knickknack and piece of junk you could ever want. The Gustafson's building in Pentwater is a historic landmark, although in 2008, signs were posted that Gustafson's was going out of business.

Here is a small piece of the history behind the building:

"Gustafson's was originally built to serve as a large general store on the main floor, with offices and a large combined meeting and dining room on the second floor. During construction, Charles Mears, a dedicated Mason, became concerned that a newly-formed Masonic Lodge lacked a permanent hall. With the support of others, he decided to add the third floor, designing and furnishing it as an elaborate Masonic Temple. The Masons occupied the third floor until the early 1960's when the estate of Charles Mears' daughter was being settled. The Masons decided to accept the offer of a smaller, street-level building in trade for the third-floor temple."