Andrew J. Stevens House facts for kids
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Andrew J. Stevens House
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| Location | 4024 Oakland Dr., Kalamazoo, Michigan |
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| Area | 2 acres (0.81 ha) |
| Built | 1854 |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| MPS | Kalamazoo MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 83000873 |
| Added to NRHP | May 27, 1983 |
The Andrew J. Stevens House is a historic home in Kalamazoo, Michigan. You can find it at 4024 Oakland Drive. This house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. It is a special example of a Greek Revival style farmhouse. It's one of the few L-shaped Greek Revival homes left in Kalamazoo.
A Look Back: History of the House
Andrew J. Stevens was born in New York State in the early 1800s. When he was a young boy in 1834, his family moved to Kalamazoo. Andrew grew up working on his father's farm.
In 1854, Andrew built this house for himself and his wife, Martha. Their new home was right next to his father's farm. Andrew Stevens lived in the house until he passed away in 1909. Later, a kitchen and family room were added to the back of the house. A separate garage was built nearby in the 1980s. The house also had many updates and renovations in the years that followed.
What Does the House Look Like?
The Stevens House is built in the Greek Revival style. This means it looks a bit like ancient Greek temples. It has a main section that is two stories tall. There is also a smaller, one-and-a-half-story wing.
The house sits far back from the road. It is surrounded by trees. A porch, called a veranda, is at the front of the wing section. This porch has square posts and covers the main entrance. The house still has its original windows. These are "double-hung, six-over-six" windows. This means each window has two sashes that move, and each sash has six small glass panes. Most of its original Greek Revival decorations are still there.
Inside, the first floor has beautiful hardwood oak floors. The second floor still has its original pine wood floors.
