322 N. Ann Arbor St. / Edwin W. Ford House

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About this home

National Register Listed: 10/10/85
Historic Name: Edwin W. Ford House
USGS Map: Saline Quadrangle
District Name: North Ann Arbor Street
Street and No.: 322 N. Ann Arbor St.
Municipal Unit: Saline
County: Washtenaw
Original Usage: Residence
Present Usage: Residence
Ownership: Hoeft, James

About this photograph

Photo Negative No.: 22:02
Photo Date: January, 1994
Photo View: South and west facades taken facing northeast

About the construction

Description: Two and a half story, crossed gabled, Queen Anne style house. Two story cutaway bay on front (west) facade has decorative corner brackets. South facade gable projection also has corner brackets. Windows are one over one with molded wood lintels and sills. Wrap around porch has round column supports which rest on brick piers, and has a plain wood balustrade. Entry porch on north rear has spindlework supports, balustrade, railings, and frieze, and two sets of steps. Two story, mansard roof addition to rear. Front porch has brick foundation, and the house has stone foundation. Two car garage faces East Bennett. Gable front with flat, half-timbering decoration on garage doors.
Date Of Construction: 1879
Context: Edwin Ford was a carpenter by trade, and built many dwellings and schoolhouses in the area. He gradually got more involved in the lumber business, and, in 1880, he started a lumberyard (on N. Ann Arbor) in partnership with his son, Flavius. Later they also dealt in all types of buildings supplies, carriages, and agricultural implements. Edwin died in 1904 and Flavius carried on the business through 1921. Christian and Mary Lambarth owned the home 1926-1947. The front porch was added after 1929. This house is listed on the National Register as part of the North Ann Arbor Street Historic District.
Bibliographic Reference: City Directories: 1878, 1894, 1899, 1912, 1916, 1920, 1926, 1941, 1945. Assessor's files: 1947 and current; U.S. Census: 1910, 1920. Sanborn Maps: 1888, 1893, 1899, 1912, 1921, 1929; Bird's Eye View of Saline, 1872; 1985 Multiple Resource Nomination, Laurie Sommers. Portrait and Biographical Album of Washtenaw County Michigan, 1891.
Form Source: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE KG 92

About this record

Survey Date: May, 1994
Surveyor: K. Glynn & S. Kosky
Recorder Date: April, 1994
Card No.: 92

Technical Details

Collection: Saline Historic Homes
Image Size: 2064 x 1504
File Size: 413 KB
Record: SL0216
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