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The Manchester Castle House

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manchester michigan castle houseDriving thru Manchester I noticed this odd looking house down one of the side streets so of course I had to turn around and check it out. It looks like a castle and is not your typical looking house. I searched google and the only thing I found was a photo of a postcard on Flickr  circa 1910 and that it was built by A.J. Wright, other than that I could not find anything else. It is truly an unique looking house and who would not want to live in a castle, especially a little boy or girl.

manchester Michigan castle house

The Manchester Castle House decorated for Halloween last fall

Downtown Mayville Michigan

Clinton Michigan

Phelps Bros Mill

Posted on by Posted in Grain Elevators, small towns .
Phelps Bros Mill

Phelps Bros Mill in Manton Michigan

I was in the little town of Manton north of Cadillac and in the middle of town was this old mill along the railroad tracks. I think a lot of towns in Michigan are built around an old grain elevator or train station. when I saw the “Save The Mill” sign it made me think of how many small communities are struggling to save their heritage. Another good reason to get off the expressway and see what you can find.