Henry R. Watson House facts for kids
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Henry R. Watson House
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| Location | 7215 N. Ann Arbor-Saline Rd., Saline, Michigan |
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| Area | less than one acre |
| Built | 1883 |
| Built by | Henry Rentchler |
| Architectural style | Stick/Eastlake |
| NRHP reference No. | 85002965 |
| Added to NRHP | October 10, 1985 |
The Henry R. Watson House is a historic family home located at 7215 North Ann Arbor-Saline Road in Saline, Michigan. This special house was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1985 because of its unique history and architecture.
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History of the Watson House
Who was Dr. Henry R. Watson?
Dr. Henry R. Watson was a doctor who learned medicine from his father. He started his own medical practice around 1851. In 1882, Dr. Watson bought the land where this house now stands.
Building the House
There was an older house on the property, but in 1883, Dr. Watson decided to build a new one. He hired a builder named Henry Rentchler to construct the house you see today. Dr. Watson also raised sheep on the farm around his new home.
What Does the Watson House Look Like?
Architectural Style
The Watson house is a two-and-a-half story building made of wood. It has a special design called "Stick Style" and "Eastlake." These styles were popular in the late 1800s. The house sits on a strong stone foundation.
Special Features
One of the cool things about the house is its wraparound front porch. It also has an overhanging porch on the side. You can see many decorative details, like fancy corner posts and special shingled patterns. Look closely, and you'll spot sunburst designs above the windows and in the pointed parts of the roof called gable ends. The house also has parts that stick out, with diagonal brackets under the roof edges.
