E. O. Grosvenor House facts for kids
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E. O. Grosvenor House
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| Location | 211 Maumee St., Jonesville, Michigan |
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| Area | 2.5 acres (1.0 ha) |
| Built | 1874 |
| Architect | Elijah E. Myers |
| Architectural style | Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 77000713 |
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| Added to NRHP | December 6, 1977 |
The E. O. Grosvenor House, also known as the Gamble House, is a beautiful old home located at 211 Maumee Street in Jonesville, Michigan. It was first built as a private home for a famous person named Ebenezer O. Grosvenor. Today, it's a museum called the Grosvenor House Museum. This amazing house was recognized as a special Michigan State Historic Site and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1977. Many people think it's one of the most stunning houses in Michigan!
A Look Back in Time: The Grosvenor House Story
The Grosvenor House was built for Ebenezer O. Grosvenor. He was an important person in Michigan's government. He worked in the Michigan Senate and was even the Lieutenant Governor of Michigan for a while. He also managed the state's money as the State Treasurer of Michigan.
Mr. Grosvenor moved to Jonesville in 1840. He started a store and a bank in the town. He had this grand house built in 1874. The plans for the house were drawn by a famous architect named Elijah E. Myers.
Ebenezer Grosvenor lived in this house until he passed away in 1910. After his death, his family continued to live there for four generations. Later, the house was used as a place where people could rent rooms.
In 1960, the Gamble family bought the house. Then, in 1977, the Jonesville Heritage Association purchased it. Now, it is open to the public as the Grosvenor House Museum.
What Does the Grosvenor House Look Like?
The E. O. Grosvenor House is a large, two-story building made of red brick. It sits on a strong stone foundation. The house is built in a style called Italianate, which was popular in the Victorian era.
The outside of the house has many interesting parts. It has different sections that stick out, along with porches supported by columns. The house is decorated with fancy brackets, small block-like details called dentils, and a flat panel design called a frieze.
Inside, the house is just as impressive. It has thirty-two rooms, and all the ceilings are very tall, about twelve feet high! There are eight beautiful fireplaces made of Italian marble, and each one is a different color. You'll also find a grand staircase and special window decorations made of walnut wood with Egyptian designs.
