Newton House-Michigan Historical Marker
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N 42° 00.752 W 085° 58.090
16T E 585437 N 4651682
The Newton House Michigan Marker
Waymark Code: WM69RQ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 04/29/2009
Views: 14
Designed by Christian Haefner in the 1860s, this house belonged to George Newton, a state legislator. The cupola, projecting eaves, and symmetrically grouped windows distinguish its architecture. This building is located in the 580 acre densely timbered Fred Russ Experimental Forest, which Michigan State University used as a forestry school after receiving it as a gift in 1942. The Cass County Historical Commission has restored this elegant structure.
Historical Name: Newton House Designed by Christian Haefner
Description:
Designed by Christian Haefner in the 1860s, this house belonged to George Newton, a state legislator. The cupola, projecting eaves, and symmetrically grouped windows distinguish its architecture. This building is located in the 580 acre densely timbered Fred Russ Experimental Forest, which Michigan State University used as a forestry school after receiving it as a gift in 1942. The Cass County Historical Commission has restored this elegant structure.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: no.367
Historical Date: Not listed
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