G. P. Sparks House facts for kids
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G. P. Sparks House
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 Location in Michigan
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| Location | 509 East Logan St., Tecumseh, Michigan |
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| Built | 1883 |
| Architectural style | Late Victorian |
| MPS | Tecumseh MRA |
| NRHP reference No. | 86001571 |
| Added to NRHP | August 13, 1986 |
The G. P. Sparks House is a special old home located in Tecumseh, Michigan. It's known for its beautiful design and has been recognized as an important historic place.
What the G. P. Sparks House Looks Like
The G. P. Sparks House is a two-story building. It was built in a style called "Late Victorian." Imagine a house with a tall, main part and a smaller part attached to the side. This is what an "upright and wing" house looks like.
The roof of the main part has a cool, carved decoration at the top. On the first floor, you'll see two windows with small covers and shutters. Above them, on the second floor, are two triangle-shaped windows. There's even a round "bullseye" window above those!
The smaller side part of the house has a porch. This porch has thin, square posts and decorative panels. It also has pretty, delicate patterns made of wood, like a fancy fence. The front door is under this porch.
This private home is very close to the River Raisin. It's also just a short walk from another historic building, the Musgrove Evans House.
History of the Sparks House
The Sparks house was built in 1883. It was made for G. P. Sparks and his wife, Mary. Mr. Sparks sold musical instruments and sewing machines in town. They lived in the house for only about five years. After that, they moved to the building where Mr. Sparks's business was located.
The G. P. Sparks House is considered one of the most important buildings in Tecumseh. This is because it still looks almost exactly as it did when it was built. Its details are very well-preserved.
Because of its importance, the house was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 13, 1986. This means it's recognized as a significant historic site in the United States. It was also named a Michigan Historic Site.
