LELAND — In Leland’s historic fishtown a major step toward preserving one of Michigan’s most beloved waterfront properties is now complete.

The Fishtown Preservation Society bought the Van Raalte house as their new headquarters.

For nearly 25 years, the Fishtown Preservation Society has operated out of a single borrowed office.

But now, the group charged with preserving Leland’s iconic fishing village has a permanent home by the docks it’s mission is to protect. Fishtown executive director Amanda Holmes said the new location works perfectly.

“Here we have this amazing property, and it’s just right next to where we need to be,” said Holmes.

The nonprofit recently purchased the Van Raalte house, a 1960 family home on the Leland river, to serve as its headquarters.

The $2.2 million acqu

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