Own a piece of the Holly Hotel

December 19, 2022

*LIMITED QUANTITIES**

Holly Hotel, West Wall Salvage Brick, 1891 - OWN A PIECE OF THE HOLLY HOTEL.

PLEASE NOTE! This is the LAST GROUP of bricks before they are gone. Earlier Groups are SOLD OUT. THIS group includes shipping and packing and will begin to be priority mailed starting Monday, December 26.

THIS IS THE LAST GROUP! WHAT A PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!

We are offering a 130-year-old brick from the Holly Hotel fire (2022) with COA letter signed by

George and Chrissy Kutlenios.

~Proprietors since 1978.

On June 21, 2022, the Holly Hotel became collateral damage from a fire that began in an adjacent building. The "Arcade" was a complete loss. Extraordinary and heroic efforts were evident as our firefighters saved the Historic Holly Hotel from being completely consumed by the fire. While the entire west wall of the Holly Hotel was destroyed, the remaining three sides of the building is standing and strong.

We were able to salvage a few intact structural bricks from the wall as souvenirs. The rest became rubble as the wall came down. Each brick has a brass plaque and letter of authenticity, personally signed by George and Chrissy Kutlenios.

8" x 3 3/4" x 2 1/2", it weighs over 4 1/2 pounds. In used vintage condition. "Vintage condition" means that the item is not brand-new, is weathered after 131 years and having survived three fires. Each brick is unique and will show signs of age, wear, use and history.

Each brick is $75.00 and includes packing and priority mail shipping. A portion of the proceeds will be dedicated to streetscape improvement surrounding the Holly Hotel.

The Holly Hotel is listed on the National Register of Historic places and Battle Alley is a federal and state-recognized historic district. As such we are dedicated to the preservation of the historic architecture of the Holly Hotel and hope all remaining structures and those being re-built on Battle Alley remain true to their original design.

George and Chrissy

A perfect Holiday gift or keepsake of this iconic building!

$75 each INCLUDES priority shipping.

Shipping begins Monday, December 26.

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A heartwarming article on a cold January day

January 29, 2026

Information provided by article from The Oakland Press: See article linked below. For a few meaningful hours, the historic Holly Hotel briefly came back to life as part of the Echoes in the Iron music series, a Michigan-based project that brings original music into unique, small-town spaces. Local musicians, including Ashley and Aaron Markovitz and Trey Simon, gathered inside the still-closed hotel to record an intimate acoustic session. For many, the experience was deeply personal, especially for the Markovitz duo, who first met next door and have strong ties to the space. Created by Brandon Still and Bill Arnold, Echoes in the Iron focuses on connecting artists with the places that shape their stories. Filmed in locations across Michigan, the series highlights the emotional connection between music, community, and history. The Holly Hotel session quickly gained attention online, reflecting the strong community sentiment tied to the landmark, which has remained closed since a 2022 fire but continues to hold a special place in the hearts of locals. Read the full story to experience the music, memories, and meaning behind this powerful Holly Hotel session. https://www.theoaklandpress.com/2026/01/21/holly-hotel-brought-back-to-life-with-one-time-recording-session