The Botsford Inn - U.S. National Register of Historic Places on Waymarking.com

From the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office website statement of significance:

The Botsford Inn is the oldest functioning inn located in Michigan and is additionally significant for its association with auto baron Henry Ford. The original portion of the building was constructed by pioneer Orrin Weston in 1836 and converted into a tavern and inn by Stephen Jennings in 1841. Milton C. Botsford purchased the tavern in 1860 and operated the building as the Botsford Tavern. Threatened with demolition by a Grand River Avenue widening project, the inn was saved in 1924 by Henry Ford and rehabilitated. The building continues to house the inn and tavern and features many original interior elements.

Street address: 28000 Grand River Avenue Farmington Hills, MI U.S.A. County / Borough / Parish: Oakland County Year listed: 1979 Historic (Areas of) Significance: The oldest functioning inn located in Michigan and is additionally significant for its association with auto baron Henry Ford. Periods of significance: 1826-1865 Historic function: Stagecoach stop Current function: Hotel 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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