UPDATE: OKEMOS - "When I was 7 I started studying astrology and palmestry, I did readings and her schools fairs since I was very young, so this was something I've always done," said Dawn Botke-Coe, owner of Tripple Goddess Bookstore.

She took over the Smiley House in downtown Okemos in 1993 and made it her own.

"And we started out actually doing physic fairs and realized there was a big market for what we, have always been my passion. So my mother, my best friend and I started it, that's why we call it the tripple goddess bookstore," said Botke-Coe.

She says the bookstore has always had an inviting atmosphere.

"People love it here and its cozy and you can feel the good energy here," said Botke-Coe.

Both the Travelers Club and the Tripple Goddess bookstore share a lot in common.

"Its always been a really good place for our customers and for the tuba museum and travelers club customers are one in the same," said Botke-Coe.

She is appreciative of her time at the Smiley House and takes everything in stride.

"Its 2012, the whole phonemon about december 2012, so I'm thinking it's just part of the change," said Botke-Coe.


ORIGINAL STORY: OKEMOS - As the future of historical downtown Okemos is in jeopardy, Meridian Magazine takes a look at another age-old building that has been around for many years. Watch the feature to learn about it's historical importance.