Ward–Holland House facts for kids
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Ward-Holland House
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| Location | 433 N. Main St., Marine City, Michigan |
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| Area | 1 acre (0.40 ha) |
| Built | 1830 |
| Built by | Capt. Samuel Ward |
| Architectural style | Greek Revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 72001305 |
| Added to NRHP | January 13, 1972 |
The Ward-Holland House is a historic home located at 433 North Main Street in Marine City, Michigan. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. This means it's a special building recognized for its history.
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A Home with a Past
The Steamboat King's House
Captain Samuel Ward was a very important person in Michigan. People called him "Uncle Sam the Steamboat King." This was because he owned many steamboats. In 1819, Captain Ward moved to Marine City. He built a shipyard there to make boats. He also built a brickyard to make bricks.
Around 1830, Captain Ward built this house. It was one of only two brick houses between Detroit and the North Pole at that time. This shows how special it was! The Ward family became very successful. They owned many businesses, including shipping and manufacturing. They were leaders in the shipping trade on the Great Lakes.
New Owners Through the Years
Captain Ward lived in this house until he passed away. In 1876, Robert Holland bought the house from Ward's family. Robert Holland was also a shipbuilder, just like Captain Ward. The Holland family owned the house for a long time, until 1994. Then, Lisa and Steve Kern bought the house.
What the House Looks Like
The Ward-Holland House is a two-story building made of brick. It is built in the Greek Revival style. This style often looks like ancient Greek temples, with columns and grand entrances.
The outside walls of the house are very strong. They are made of solid brick and are about 16 inches thick. The house is built on a strong basement made of large stones. Inside, the house has strong wooden beams that are eight to twelve inches thick.
Special Features
The house used to have a front porch with a "gingerbread" style. This means it had fancy, decorative wooden trim. Later, a new porch was added. This new porch is in the Greek Revival style, matching the rest of the house.
Inside the house, there are seven rooms. There are also three fireplaces to keep the house warm. All the rooms have special doors called "Christian doors." These doors have panels that form the shape of a cross.
