Potter, Allen, Octagon House - Kalamazoo, MI - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

This octagonal house was built in 1855 by Kalamazoo's first mayor.

Allen Potter started working in the hardware business when he first came to Kzoo in 1845. He quickly made friends and money, and soon took a leading role in the frontier economy. For more on that, check out this link. (visit link)

Street address: 925 South Westnedge Kalamazoo, MI USA 49007 County / Borough / Parish: Kalamazoo Year listed: 1983 Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering, Person Periods of significance: 1850-1874 Historic function: Domestic Current function: Domestic Privately owned?: yes Primary Web Site: [Web Link] Secondary Website 1: [Web Link] Season start / Season finish: Not listed Hours of operation: Not listed Secondary Website 2: Not listed National Historic Landmark Link: Not listed

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