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historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PJN_first-methodist-episcopal-church_Ypsilanti-MI.html
When the First Methodist Episcopal Church opened in June 1892, the Ypsilantian called it "an ornament to the city." The church typifies Akron Plan churches, popular among late nineteenth century Protestants. The Akron architectural firm of Weary a…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PD6_ypsilanti_Ypsilanti-MI.html
Side 1 Located at the juncture of old Indian trails and the Huron River, this area was the camping and burying ground for several Indian tribes. In 1809 Gabriel Godfroy established an Indian trading post on the west bank of the Huron which he mai…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PCV_first-presbyterian-church_Ypsilanti-MI.html
Originally built in 1857 with a single, central spire, the First Presbyterian Church was greatly enlarged and rededicated in 1899. Detroit architect Julius Hess redesigned the church, using the original sanctuary walls, and added a columned entran…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PC1_ladies-literary-club-house_Ypsilanti-MI.html
This house, built prior to 1842 by Arden Ballard, has been recognized by the Historic American Building Survey as a model of Greek Revival architecture. The house was purchased by the Ladies' Literary Club in 1913.
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1PBX_michigans-interurbans_Ypsilanti-MI.html
Michigan's first interurban, the Ypsilanti and Ann Arbor, began operating in 1890. Pulled by a steam engine, the cars went west on Packard Road to the Ann Arbor city limits. Because of the low fares (10 cents one way) and frequent service (cars le…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1NRE_old-rawsonville-village_Ypsilanti-MI.html
Rawsonville, now a ghost town, was once a thriving village. On September 13, 1823, the first land patent in Van Buren Township was given to Henry Snow for this site, which was soon known as Snow's Landing. Called Rawsonville by 1838, the community…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM18FM_rackham-school-of-graduate-studies_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
Horace H. and Mary A. Rackham, generous donors to the University of Michigan, established the Rackham Fund in 1933 "for the benefit of humanity." Feeling that the graduate school offered possibilities of the most far-reaching benefits, the Rackham…
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM16ZL_four-world-records_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
Four World Records Established on Ferry Field at the Big Ten track meet Ann Arbor May 25, 1935 Broad Jump 26 ft. 8-1/4 inches.220 yds low hurdles 22.6 seconds.220 yd sprint 20.3 seconds.100 yd dash 9/4 seconds. Jesse Owens 1913 - 1980Design …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM1547_webster-united-church-of-christ_Dexter-MI.html
In 1834 construction began on Webster Church, the oldest church building in continuous use in Washtenaw County. Built on land donated by Hannah Williams Kingsley, it was completed in 1835 after Moses Kingsley secured donations from Daniel Webster …
historicalmarkerproject/markers/HM14WQ_delhi-bridge_Ann-Arbor-MI.html
(side 1)The Delhi Bridge was one of many Pratt through truss iron bridges built to order by the Wrought Iron Bridge Company of Canton, Ohio, between 1876 and 1899 to span the Huron River. It was listed in the National Register of Historic Places i…
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