Eye candy of the week

Property:  403 Seymour Avenue

Owner:  Alane and Chartier P.L.C

Taxpayer: Alane and Chartier P.L.C

Assessed:  N/A

     Peopleare often drawn to architectural styles that suit their personality. Itis no wonder attorneys Natalie Alane and Mary Chartier were immediatelyattracted to the Victorian residence at 403 Seymour Ave. as the newhome for their law firm, Alane & Chartier, P.L.C. in downtownLansing — they are a perfect match.

     Likeits owners the Victorian style house is anything but plain and simple.This centennial house is a key part of the rich architectural andhistoric fabric of the Lansing area. Built in 1898 and occupied firstas the Jenison family residence it was later home to the American LungAssociation for more than half of the last century, Alane and Chartier,P.L.C. are only the third owners of this remarkable building. It is arare building, even a relatively new one, that can boast such animpressive track record.

     Itis the combination of architectural style, history and location thatmake this building so well suited to its new owners who, according toChartier, intend to love it as much as their practice of the law. Liftyour glass. Here’s to a long and successful relationship.