Governor Frank D. Fitzgerald Home
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N 42° 45.277 W 084° 44.882
16T E 684286 N 4736025
Located on the southwest side of Jefferson Street between Adams and Harrison. Which is true, Jefferson (4) was between the first John Adams (3) and Benjamin Harrison (23). The closest parking I found was the ice cream store down the street. YUM!
Waymark Code: WMZPE
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 11/26/2006
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Here lived Frank D. Fitzgerald who served his first term as governor 1935-1936 His second term, starting in January 1939, was cut short by his death in this house in March of that year. Born in Grand Ledge in 1885, Fitzgerald earned wide respect from local citizens. A Republican, he was secretary of state 1930-1934. State chief executive during some tumultuous Depression years, Fitzgerald advocated government reorganization measures including a civil service system for state employees.
(SIDE TWO) Governor Fitzgerald acquired this house during his first gubernatorial term. At that time the state did not provide an official mansion; thus Fitzgerald used this home as the governor's residence. Out of office 1937-1938, he planned his successful re-election campaign from here. Lansing architect Edwyn C. Bowd designed the residence in 1907. It was built for $18,000. The house was set on a high foundation. The tile roof, massive chimneys, and rounded by windows, are Romanesque style.
Historical Name: Frank D. Fitzgerald
Parking nearby?: no
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Registered Site #: State Site #511
Historical Date: Not listed
Description: Not listed
website: Not listed
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