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New life for an old space
Mike Davis, at right, invested in the former Whistle Pik Galleries space on the corner of Elk and Main streets, reviving the art gallery space to be a complex of businesses. Seen with Davis is Bobby Humphries, one of the owners of Six Twists Sparkling, a sparkling wine bar on the property. — Standard-Radio Post/Brent Burgess
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Brent Burgess Standard-Radio Post editor on January 10, 2024
New life for an old space

Property owner reimagines G. Harvey’s artistic space

Davis’ property features an open courtyard with a fountain sculpture made by acclaimed artist Sandy Scott. The space can comfortably hold 150 people for events, or for customers to peruse the grounds.

Commercial real estate investor Mike Davis literally almost stumbled on the property at 425 E. Main St. before purchasing what used to be Whistle Pik Galleries, a complex of structures designed by acclaimed Western artist G. Harvey.

G. Harvey di...

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