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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM221Y_simpson-memorial-institute_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
The Thomas Henry Simpson Memorial Institute for Medical Research combined medical research and patient care activities, provided research experience for medical and postgraduate students, direct care to its patients on the third floor, and consult…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2066_braman-hotel_Milan-MI.html
The Braman Hotel was established here in about 1844. It was a three-story structure, shown on maps at the time as a "tavern." This road, originally an Indian trail, connected Monroe to Saline and Jackson. Weary travelers stepped out of their stage…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM2062_l-c-allen-house_Milan-MI.html
Lovatus Chapman Allen moved to the Milan area from Vermont in 1849. "L.C." as he was known, was born in Vermont in 1816. L. C.'s older brother, Harmon Allen, came to Michigan many years earlier and was one of the founders of Milan in 1831. L. C.'s…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM205X_pilgrim-rest-baptist-church_Milan-MI.html
The Pilgrim's Rest Baptist Church was founded by African-Americans in 1949. The first service was held on Ash Street in the home of Deacon Eli Longstreet. The first pastor was Rev. Eddie C. Wilson. The congregation met at various locations until c…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z97_hoyt-garrod-post-and-family-history_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
University of Michigan Graduate, Naturalist & Gardener
Hoyt Garrod Post loved to walk the banks of the Huron River. A graduate of the University of Michigan Law School in 1907, Hoyt spent many enjoyable hours hiking this area, canoeing and nurtur…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z8V_the-parker-family-mill_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
William Q. Parker and his new bride, Mary, came to Washtenaw County in 1861 from England. After two years in Lodi Township, Mary purchased 61 acres between Geddes Road and the Huron River. Here, in 1873, on the ruins of the old Fleming sawmill, Wi…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z8I_frontier-cozy_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
Can you imagine your whole family living in this cabin? The simple interior of this one room log cabin included a ladder to a loft area and a small coal stove. William Parker built the cabin in 1878 for relatives who planned to emigrate from Engla…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z8H_log-cabin_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
Originally located on the north side of Geddes Road, this cabin was built in 1878 to house a visiting relative from England, but later used for storage and to house farm help.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7O_the-power-of-fleming-creek_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
What is Hydropower?
Hydropower uses the energy of falling water to do work, either to move machinery or generate electricity. Originally, a metal turbine underneath the gristmill harnessed the power of Fleming Creek. Water from the old millpond f…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1Z7N_the-gristmill_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
This mill — the type designed by American inventor Oliver Evans — represents a milestone in the automation of American industry. The machinery inside automatically ground, sifted, and bagged grain, carrying it through a system of chute…