Northville Historic District facts for kids
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Northville Historic District
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | Bounded roughly by Cady, Rogers, and Randolph Sts., Northville, Michigan |
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| Architectural style | Greek Revival, Queen Anne, Gothic Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72000673 |
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| Added to NRHP | July 31, 1972 |
The Northville Historic District is a special area in Northville, Michigan. It's like a time capsule, preserving old buildings and the history of the town. This district was recognized as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1970. Later, in 1972, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's considered very important for its history and architecture.
The district covers an area roughly bordered by Cady Street, Rogers Street, and Randolph Street. It's right in the middle of old Northville. Most of the buildings here are homes. However, there are also some shops and a church. Many of the houses were built between 1860 and 1880. They often show off a style called Gothic Revival.
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Discovering Northville's Historic Buildings
This district is home to many interesting old buildings. Each one has its own story! Here are some of the most important ones you can find:
First Baptist Church
This church is located at 209 N. Wing. The church group started way back in 1841. They bought the land for this building in 1844. Construction on the church building began in 1859.
Masonic Hall
You can find the Masonic Hall at 106 E. Main. The first floor of this building was built in 1880 by Barton Wheeler. A group called the Masonic Lodge built and used the second floor. This means two different groups owned parts of the same building!
Freydl Stores
These two commercial buildings are at 112 and 118 E. Main. They were both built in 1875. Imagine what kind of shops might have been there over a hundred years ago!
Oakwood Cemetery
The Oakwood Cemetery is on W. Cady Street. This cemetery was created very early in Northville's history. The land for it was given by two people named Daniel Cady and Martin Randolph.
Ambler House
The Ambler House is at 473 W. Cady. It was built in 1840. This house shows a mix of styles, but it mostly looks like Greek Revival.
Methodist Parsonage
This house is at 139 Dunlap. It was built in 1890 for William and Georgina Yerkes. It's special because it's one of the few buildings in the district built in the Queen Anne style.
Alfred Heatley Residence
The Alfred Heatley house is at 304 Dunlap. It was built in the 1870s. This house is a Victorian-style Gothic home. Around 1910, a wide porch was added to the front.
Dean Griswold House
The Dean Griswold House is a brick building at 317 Dunlap. It was built in 1882. This house is built in the Italianate style.
Dr. Manfred Lampe Residence
The Lampe Residence is a charming Gothic cottage home. It's located at 417 Dunlap. This house was built in the late 1860s or 1870s.
Mill Race Village: A Home for Old Buildings
Some of the most important buildings from the historic district have been moved to a nearby place called Mill Race Village. This village was started in 1972. It's a special spot where old buildings that were going to be torn down could be saved and moved.
The Cady Inn
This house was once at 315 E. Cady. It was built around 1835, making it one of the oldest houses in Northville! It was moved to Mill Race Village in 1987. This house has a unique saltbox style roof. People believe it was once a tavern and even a stop on the Underground Railroad.
The Yerkes House
The Yerkes House used to be at 164 E. Cady. It was built around 1859 by Henry Wade, who was a very skilled carpenter. It was built for William Purdy Yerkes, who was the first president of the village. This house has nine rooms. Its Gothic style woodwork is still in amazing condition!
