Old St. Joseph Neighborhood Historical Marker
N 42° 06.430 W 086° 29.036
16T E 542667 N 4661803
The Old St. Joseph Neighborhood Historical Marker is located in a small neighborhood park at the corner of Market St. and State St. in St. Joseph, MI.
Waymark Code: WM35TQ
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 02/15/2008
Views: 26
The historical marker reads:
"During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, local river captains, mill owners, merchants and other professionals built homes in this neighborhood. Over one hundred of their homes remain. They exemplify popular architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial Revival to American Foursquare. Of particular interest are the elegant Queen Anne style homes. The Old St. Joseph Neighborhood is recognized as a state historic district.
Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State
Registered local site No. 1019
Property of the State of Michigan, 1985
Historical Name: Old St. Joseph Neighborhood
Description:
During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, local river captains, mill owners, merchants and other professionals built homes in this neighborhood. Over one hundred of their homes remain. They exemplify popular architectural styles ranging from Spanish Colonial Revival to American Foursquare. Of particular interest are the elegant Queen Anne style homes. The Old St. Joseph Neighborhood is recognized as a state historic district.
Parking nearby?: yes
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website: [Web Link]
Registered Site #: 1019
Historical Date: Not listed
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