Tecumseh Historic District (Tecumseh, Michigan) facts for kids
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Tecumseh Historic District
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Looking west along Chicago Boulevard
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 Location in Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Location | Tecumseh, Michigan |
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| Architectural style | Greek Revival and Italianate |
| NRHP reference No. | 84001796 (original) 86001560 (increase) |
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| Added to NRHP | September 13, 1984 |
| Boundary increase | May 18, 1990 |
The Tecumseh Historic District is a special area in Tecumseh, Michigan. It's full of old homes and buildings. This district is important because it helps us remember the past.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on September 13, 1984. This is a list of places important to American history. It is also a Michigan Historic Site.
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What Makes This District Special?
The Tecumseh Historic District has many old buildings. Some of these homes date back to the 1830s. The main part of the district is around West Chicago Boulevard (M-50) and Union Street.
Buildings You Can Find Here
The district includes 84 houses. It also has three churches, a former school, and a library. These buildings are called "contributing properties." This means they help show the history of the area. Most of these buildings were built in the late 1800s or early 1900s.
Many buildings show two main styles of architecture. These are Greek Revival and Italianate. Greek Revival buildings often look like ancient Greek temples. Italianate buildings usually have tall, narrow windows and wide eaves.
How the District Grew
When the district was first created, it had 82 houses. On May 18, 1990, the district got bigger. Two more houses were added at 704–710 West Chicago Boulevard. This brought the total number of houses to 84.
Telling Districts Apart
Sometimes, people call this area the "West Chicago Boulevard-Union Street Historic District." This helps tell it apart from another area. The Tecumseh Downtown Historic District is located just east of this one. Both are important parts of Tecumseh's history.
