Three story, red brick building on sloping site. Several narrow bands of plain concrete accent all facades. Windows are six panes aligned in pairs. Addition to the north end in 1958.
Date Of Construction
1930
Context
The first Union School was built on the same site in 1868. The first graduating class in 1872 had two students: Beverly Davenport and William Meade. It was a tall, Italianate stucture, and served kindergarten through grade twelve. By the late 1920's, it was becoming outdated and overcrowded, and was replaced in 1930 with the present building. The school district has grown and added many elementary schools since 1930. A new high school was constructed in 1959 on N. Maple. This building is currently being used as an elementary school.
Three story, red brick building on sloping site. Several narrow bands of plain concrete accent all facades. Windows are six panes aligned in pairs. Addition to the north end in 1958.
Date Of Construction
1930
Context
The first Union School was built on the same site in 1868. The first graduating class in 1872 had two students: Beverly Davenport and William Meade. It was a tall, Italianate stucture, and served kindergarten through grade twelve. By the late 1920's, it was becoming outdated and overcrowded, and was replaced in 1930 with the present building. The school district has grown and added many elementary schools since 1930. A new high school was constructed in 1959 on N. Maple. This building is currently being used as an elementary school.
Red brick, gable front and wing, Folk House. The gable is two stories, and the wing is one story. Partial width porch on wing has a shed roof and spindlework supports, balustrade and frieze. Steeply pitched roof line with wide cornice band. Most of the segmental arched windows are one over one, except for the two on the upper front (east), which are four over one. Stone foundation. Barn behind 207 probably belonged to this property originally.
Date Of Construction
1860
Context
One of the earlier surviving homes, this is a nice brick example of mid-nineteenth century, vernacular architecture. Tax records, combined with evidence from the 1864 plat map, suggest that Jortin and Matilda Forbes built the house in 1860. The building appears on the 1872 Bird's Eye View, and is clearly indicated as the Forbes' property on the 1874 atlas. Jortin Forbes served in a number of village posts among them: street commissioner in 1866-1867; inspector for the first village election in 1866; marshall in 1866-1867; and justice of the peace in 1878. Matilda Forbes operated a millinery shop. Matilda was listed as a widow in the 1894 city directory, and continued to live in the house until 1916. This house is listed on the National Register.
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.
One and a half story, vernacular, cross-gabled, Queen Anne style house. Side entry porch with wood supports. Bay window on south facade with an aluminum awning. Rear entry porch on south facade. Front (west) facade has a window composed of a pair of four vertical lights. North facade windows are four over four. Stone foundation. One car, gable front, wood garage with doors that swing out. Shed roof carport on south facade.
Date Of Construction
1910 ca
Context
The 1910 U.S. Census shows Charles Fahner and his wife, Lydia, living in the house. The 1920 census lists Charles as a carpenter. The 1926 city directory lists Lydia as a widow. Lydia remained in the house thru 1947 according to the assessor's files. The house is on the 1912 Sanborn map.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two and a half story, gable front, Gothic Revival style house. Steeply pitched roof with wide eaves. Pointed window in front gable. Full width roof across front of house, and around north facade. Many windows are four over four; several occurring in pairs. There are three, modern windows on first story with three horizontal lights. One and a half story addition to the rear which includes a one car garage. Aluminum siding.
Date Of Construction
1870 ca.
Context
Style attributed to Gothic Revival mainly by pointed window in front gable. Steeply pitched roof and tall windows also contribute to dating. The first story exterior has probably been greatly changed. Remodeled in 1946. House similar in shape to this one on the 1872 Bird's Eye View. This area of N. Ann Arbor is not visible on the Sanborn maps until 1912. Adam Klump owned the house in 1916-1920. Lorenzo Tanner owned in 1926, and Delbert Tanner in 1941. Louis Turf owned in 1947; followed by George Heininger; and then Wilford Davis.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two story, gable front, Folk House. Off center, hipped roof entry porch. Porch has wrought iron supports, balustrade and railings. Bay window on south facade. Wide cornice band. Most windows are four over four, except upper front which are two over two. Side entry porch on north rear facade. One story addition to rear. Stone foundation. Asbestos siding. Two car, hipped roof, garage with paneled doors. Diamond shaped shingle roof.
Date Of Construction
1880 ca.
Context
William Kingsley and his wife Lydia lived in the house from 1916 throgh 1947. William was listed in the city directory as working at Saline Creamery. Corrine Reed lived in the house following the Kingsleys, and then Norwin Raus in 1960. New porches were added in 1959.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two story, side-gabled, Colonial Revival style house. Shed roof dormers across front (west) and rear facades. Four windows in dormers. Green wood shingles on second story, and clapboard siding on first. Windows are three vertical lights over one. First story windows have shutters. Off center entry with portico roof and round column supports. Enclosed entry porch on north rear facade. Brick chimney on south facade. One and a half car, hipped roof, garage with vertical wood siding at rear.
Date Of Construction
1922-28
Context
This house combines some elements of Craftsman style, and some of the Colonial Revival. Possibly a pattern book or kit house. Not on the 1921 Sanborn map; there on the 1929 Sanborn. Tescher is listed at 216 N. Ann Arbor St. in the 1926 city directory. The address numbers on N. Ann Arbor changed sometime in that period. He probably built the house. He is listed as a cashier at Citizens' Bank. Lee Tescher lived in the house through 1947, when R.J. Brando bought it. Mr. Brando still lives in the house.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two story, gable front and wing, Folk Victorian style house. Gabled wall dormer on front (east) wing. Wide cornice band. One over one windows, several in pairs. Partial width porch with hipped roof, boxed supports, and solid wood brackets. Aluminum siding. One story addition to rear. Two car, gable front garage with paneled doors (faces Russell).
Date Of Construction
1880 ca
Context
Frank Rose (Hattie) occupied the house from about 1910 through at least 1926. Mr. Rose was the station agent for the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railroad, and also village president in 1916. Minnie Stollsteimer owned the house in 1946, and then Jewel Hazen until at least 1983. The house is not on the 1872 Bird's Eye View map. 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.
Two story, gable front and wing, Folk Victorian style house. There is a two story addition to the front (west) facade. Entry porch on north facade with a portico roof, wood supports, and solid wood balustrade. One story addition to the rear. Brick chimney on the south facade. Many four over four windows. Asbestos siding.
Date Of Construction
1872 ca.
Context
The house seems to be on the 1872 Bird's Eye View of Saline. Major Wallace, street commissioner and farmer, is listed on Ann Arbor in the 1894 city directory. Wealthy and Lottie Wallace, brother and sister, were living in the house in 1910. Lottie, a dressmaker, remained in the house until 1941. Major Wallace was probably the father of Wealthy and Lottie.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two and a half story, front gabled, Queen Anne with free classic detailing. Fully pedimented gable end contains a Palladian window. Gables accentuated with alternating rows of fishscale and diamond shingles. Side gables have square windows rather than Palladian. Exposed rafters beneath eaves on roof and gables. Porch roof has dentil molding beneath. Full width porch has a flat roof, and a spindlework balustrade. Round, column porch supports (three lonic) rest on low, molded concrete block piers. Bay windows on front (east) and north facades. One over one windows, many in pairs. Side entry on north facade with shed roof and spindlework supports. One story addition to rear. Molded concrete foundation.
Date Of Construction
1910
Architect/Builder
Elwood Rogers
Context
Charles Cool was the co-owner of the Cool Brothers Grain Company, later the Saline Mercantile Company, with his brother Lewis. Cool purchased the lot from Frank Rose in 1910. The 1920 census lists Bert Hammond and his wife Emma living at 303. Mr. Hammond was trustee of the Saline Board of Education. The 1926 city directory lists Max Blaess (real estate) and his wife Anna at 303. Lewis Ernst was the next owner approximately 1926-1973. Richard Compton owned the house 1974-1984. 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.
One and a half story, gable front and wing, Folk Victorian style house. Rectangular bay on front (west) facade. Enclosed porch on wing section. Brick chimney on south facade. Two over two windows. Additions to the rear. Stone foundation. Aluminum siding. One and a half car, hipped roof garage with vertical siding.
Date Of Construction
1900 ca..
Context
William and Mable Stierle are listed as residing at 304 from at least 1916 through 1947. Mable was a telephone operator for the Saline Telephone Company. William was listed as a farmer in 1916; a carpenter in 1920; and laborer with Saline Manufacturing Company in 1926. After the Stierles'; Linnie McKinnon and Leonard Merritt 1965; Louise (Couch) Griffin, Alto and Rose Marie Victor 1971; and Vivan Martindale owned the house. The garage was added in 1921. The porch was open as late as 1964.
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; Tax Rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Two story, gable front, Italianate style house. House is now stucco covered. Full width porch with shed roof, boxed supports, and solid concrete balustrade. Four over four windows with Gothic Revival, molded wood lintels. Wide cornice band. Enclosed entry porch on south facade. One and a half car, gable front garage at rear.
Date Of Construction
1870 ca.
Context
Seems to be on the 1872 Bird's Eye View of Saline. Present porch not original. The owner has a picture of the house with the original porch. House has Gothic Revival windows, Italianate form, and Greek Revival cornice. Kate Bartlett, widow of Julius, lived in the house from at least 1920 to 1944. Arthur and Ruth Miller bought it in 1944 and they are still living in the house. 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.
Two story, hipped roof, Italianate cube. Wide cornice band and wide eaves. Windows are six lights over one. Blue wood shingles on second story. Stone veneer on first story. Full width front porch with hipped roof, and natural wood supports, balustrade, and railing. Lattice under porch. Entry door probably original: multipaned transom with sidelights over wood panels. One and a half story addition to rear. Two car, flat roofed, wood garage at rear.
Date Of Construction
1861
Context
Substantially altered. Date of construction confirmed by tax records. Picture of original house shows small entry porch on front facade, and another larger porch on the south facade. It also shows brackets under the eaves and a large addition to the rear. Used as a parsonage from at least 1870-1945. This house is listed on the National Register as part of the North Ann Arbor Street Historic District.
Two story, hipped roof, Italianate cube. Wide cornice band and wide eaves. Windows are six lights over one. Blue wood shingles on second story. Stone veneer on first story. Full width front porch with hipped roof, and natural wood supports, balustrade, and railing. Lattice under porch. Entry door probably original: multipaned transom with sidelights over wood panels. One and a half story addition to rear. Two car, flat roofed, wood garage at rear.
Date Of Construction
1861
Context
Substantially altered. Date of construction confirmed by tax records. Picture of original house shows small entry porch on front facade, and another larger porch on the south facade. It also shows brackets under the eaves and a large addition to the rear. Used as a parsonage from at least 1870-1945. This house is listed on the National Register as part of the North Ann Arbor Street Historic District.
Two story, hipped roof, Italianate cube. Wide cornice band and wide eaves. Windows are six lights over one. Blue wood shingles on second story. Stone veneer on first story. Full width front porch with hipped roof, and natural wood supports, balustrade, and railing. Lattice under porch. Entry door probably original: multipaned transom with sidelights over wood panels. One and a half story addition to rear. Two car, flat roofed, wood garage at rear.
Date Of Construction
1861
Context
Substantially altered. Date of construction confirmed by tax records. Picture of original house shows small entry porch on front facade, and another larger porch on the south facade. It also shows brackets under the eaves and a large addition to the rear. Used as a parsonage from at least 1870-1945. This house is listed on the National Register as part of the North Ann Arbor Street Historic District.
Two and a half story, crossed gable, Queen Anne style house. Small entry porch, and elongated side porch with spindlework supports, balustrade, railings, and frieze. Lattice under porch. Fishscale shingles in gables with sunbursts above and small window in shingled band. Rectangular bay on front (west) facade with shed roof, fishscale shingles, and bullseye accents beneath. Windows are multipaned above with one large pane below. Some windows are in pairs. Paint scheme accentuates details. Clapboard siding. Modern, two car, gable front garage at rear.
Date Of Construction
1892
Context
Peter and Katherine Weienett built the house. Following Peter's death around 1911-1915, Kate lived in the house at least through 1926. Peter Weienett was deputy marshall. His wife Katherine was president of the Saline Library Association 1920-1926. The Miller family lived in the house from 1944 through 1968; followed by James W. Riley from 1969-1973; then Donald and Majorie Shelton from 1974-1984; and currently Richard and Mary Visel. 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.
Two and a half story, Queen Anne style house. Hipped roof with lower crossed gables. Blue fishscale shingles in gables with large, rectangular window. Cutaway bay on south facade with spindlework. Two story bay on north facade. Windows are one light over one . Oval window with keystone trim on south facade. Full width porch with a pediment over the entry; and plain wood supports and balustrade. Spindlework frieze and brackets. Lattice under porch. Small entry porch at south rear with similar detailing. Stone foundation. One and a half story barn at rear.
Date Of Construction
1890 ca.
Context
Owners: Leo and Barbara Babcock 1994: Doug Jones 1984; Eleanor and Robert Todd 1966-1984: Walter Armbruster 1944-1965: Chris Rentschler 1926; Albert (Clara) Niethammer 1920; Dr. James W. Wallace (Margaret) 1910-1916. Dr. Wallace had his office at 107 N. Ann Arbor St. This house is listed on the National Register as part of the North Ann Arbor Street Historic District.
One and a half story, gable front livery barn. Fishscale and diamond shaped shingles in gable matches detailing on house. Weathered wood. Window in gable peak.