This church-like white frame structure sits in the small town of Omer. It was built in 1890 as the second Arenac County Courthouse. The first courthouse on this site burned the previous year. Omer had been a part of Bay County until Arenac was organized in 1883 and this city, then a village, became the
This stone mansion in Dowagiac is known as “The Rockery”. The historic 1890’s Romanesque Mansion was built for Fred and Katie Lee, Fred was president of the Round Oak Stove Company. It was built with locally harvested uncut fieldstone and has oak, maple, mahogany, and butternut hardwoods in the floors, walls, and ceilings. The home
This grand old castle in Grand Rapids was designed by local architect William G. Robinson, this castle-like edifice was constructed in 1884-86 for Colonel E. Crofton Fox and his brother Charles. Built of granite block imported from Scotland, this house is a fine example of Chateauesque Style architecture. A Heritage Hill landmark, this house features
The town of Port Sanilac stands along Lake Huron at the intersection of M-46 and M-25. The lighthouse in town has been guiding ships in this harbor town since 1886. It has a unique tapered tower that flares out at the top. I read somewhere this was done to conserve bricks during construction. The lighthouse
Prominent grocer and druggist in Coldwater, Edwin R. Clark, donated the money to build this grand library. Constructed in 1886 the library has been a part of the community ever since. It reminds me of a great white castle with its turret standing tall on the corner of the building. An addition was added to the original
This building sits between Ionia and Saranac in the Ionia State Recreation Area. It has Dist. No. 4 1898 over the door. It was the Section 34, Berlin Township, school and was built to replaces the Sessions School which was built across the road. Known as the “Posse House.” Deeded to Ionia County for use
This grand old house sits in Grand Rapids. A historical marker stands near it and reads: This elegant and perfectly preserved Victorian mansion was built for Carl G. A. Voigt in 1895. Voigt came to Grand Rapids in 1870 and ran a mill and dry goods store with W. G. Herpolsheimer. In 1902, when the
This beautiful old house stands along M-25 south of Lexington. I am not sure about its history but it is now a bed and breakfast. Thank you for Subscribing to Lost In Michigan, If you have not subscribed yet, It would mean a lot to me if you did.
Next to the Bavarian Inn located in Frankenmuth is the Holz-Brücke. German for “wooden Bridge” it crosses the Cass River. Built in 1980 it is not as old as many other covered bridges but being over 40 years old you could probably say it is historic. I remember driving over it with my grandparents when
River Bend Park in Utica sits along the Clinton River. It has baseball fields, soccer fields and a shooting range. Near the middle of the park is a historical marker that stands as a reminder of what the park used to be. The property was originally developed in 1955 by the military as a Nike
