[DetroitSky]

Say goodbye to Heritage Tower and hello to The Milton

Heritage Tower is getting a new name.

MDH Development, which is in the midst of a $34 million renovation of the historic downtown building, has decided to call it The Milton.

The new name "stems from the City of Battle Creek’s rich history," lead
developer Mark Harmsen said.

The settlement that became Battle Creek was called Milton Township in the 1830s. After 1836, the name Merriton was also used.

The redevelopment will create 85 residential units in the building, along with 32,000 square feet of retail and office space.

Harmsen has said he expects to begin leasing apartments by June.

"The building should be 100 percent complete by the end of the year," he said. "A big target of our market is millennials, and they are really into the historical stuff. The other piece is McCamly Street - named for pioneer Sans McCamly - sits behind us. So we thought that was a cool fit."