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This Federalist Revival House was designed by talented architect Marcus Burrowes for Kirby White, an executive of Ferry Morse Seed Company. In the 1930s Ferry Morse was the largest seed company in the world. This house is considered the work of a master.
Originally located on a five acre estate at Farmington and Eleven Mile Roads, it was completed in 1928. Kirby White, his wife Alice and five children moved in.
Following the passing of Kirby White in 1933, a series of owners enjoyed the property. Eventually, sold to the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, the land was needed for religious purposes by 1956.
To preserve the integrity of this home for others to enjoy, it was relocated by Wayne and Cynthia Elliott. The house was moved one mile south on May 19, 1993. Here it was restored to its unique historic style.
Originally located on a five acre estate at Farmington and Eleven Mile Roads, it was completed in 1928. Kirby White, his wife Alice and five children moved in.
Following the passing of Kirby White in 1933, a series of owners enjoyed the property. Eventually, sold to the First Presbyterian Church of Farmington, the land was needed for religious purposes by 1956.
To preserve the integrity of this home for others to enjoy, it was relocated by Wayne and Cynthia Elliott. The house was moved one mile south on May 19, 1993. Here it was restored to its unique historic style.
Details
| HM Number | HM1ZSJ |
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| Tags | |
| Year Placed | 1998 |
| Placed By | Farmington Hills Historic District Commission |
| Marker Condition |   4 out of 10 (2 reports) |
| Date Added | Wednesday, July 19th, 2017 at 10:30pm PDT -07:00 |
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| UTM (WGS84 Datum) | 17T E 304788 N 4704671 |
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| Decimal Degrees | 42.46980000, -83.37461667 |
| Degrees and Decimal Minutes | N 42° 28.188', W 83° 22.477' |
| Degrees, Minutes and Seconds | 42° 28' 11.28" N, 83° 22' 28.62" W |
| Driving Directions | Google Maps |
| Area Code(s) | 248, 313, 734 |
| Which side of the road? | Marker is on the right when traveling West |
| Closest Postal Address | At or near 33100 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills MI 48336, US |
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