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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28O0_before-lawn-mowers_Rochester-Hills-MI.html
Believe it or not, we have a good reason for not cutting the grass! When the Red House was built in 1850, manicured lawns were not as common, especially for farming communities. While the lawn mower was invented in 1830, it wasn't until the 1860s …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28NZ_1850-red-house_Rochester-Hills-MI.html
Built in approximately 1850, the Red House originally sat across the street from the Van Hoosen Farmhouse. The architectural style is Greek Revival and it appears that the existing structure, though very small, was built in three different phases,…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K7_clinton-kalamazoo-canal_Rochester-Hills-MI.html
This canal, conceived at the peak of the era of canal-building, was part of Michigan's internal improvements program which was announced in 1837. The Clinton-Kalamazoo Canal would make it possible to cross southern Michigan by boat from Lake St. C…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM28K6_yates-cider-mill_Rochester-Hills-MI.html
Side 1 In 1863, William (1820-1911) and Caroline (1833-1892) Yates moved from New York to Michigan and purchased 80 acres of land. Using an existing dam on the Clinton River, they opened a water-powered lumber mill. The business soon grew to incl…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1W7U_meadow-brook-hall-historical_Rochester-Hills-MI.html
Home of Alfred G. and Matilda Dodge Wilson (widow of John Dodge), this Tudor style mansion was built in 1926-29. William E. Kapp of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls designed the Hall, incorporating details from famous homes of England. Mr. and Mrs. Wils…
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