Murphy, Timothy, House - Crystal Falls, MI
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PeterNoG
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Also called Harbour House, this National Register of Historic Place is on North 4th Street at Crystal Avenue in Crystal Falls, Michigan.
Waymark Code: WMHKP0
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 07/20/2013
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Michael Moriarty, Iron County Prosecuting Attorney, commissioned the building of this beautiful home circa 1900. Work was done by Fred Floodstrand, a master mason and bricklayer. The house was constructed with cement blocks and designed in the "steamboat" style of architecture with wraparound twin porches.
The first owner of record was Minnie Harbour. She married Timothy Murphy, the Stambaugh railroad depot superintendent.
The building has been restored and refurnished and is open to the public as a historical period home. The Harbour House Museum is a "hands-on" museum where many activities take place during the summer season. The Harbour House Museum is open from the first Tuesday in June through the last Saturday in August. There is a modest admission charge.
Street address:
17 N. 4th St.
Crystal Falls, MI United States
49920
County / Borough / Parish: Iron
Year listed: 1983
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture
Periods of significance: 1900-1924, 1875-1899
Historic function: Single Dwelling
Current function: Single Dwelling
Privately owned?: yes
Season start / Season finish: From: 05/30/2013 To: 08/31/2013
Hours of operation: From: 10:00 AM To: 2:00 PM
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 2: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
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