107 W. Michigan Ave.

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About this home

USGS Map: Saline Quadrangle
Common Name: Kelly's 107
Street and No.: 107 W. Michigan Ave.
Municipal Unit: Saline
County: Washtenaw
Original Usage: Commercial
Present Usage: Commercial
Ownership: Herbert Gaudet

About this photograph

Photo Negative No.: 13:09
Photo Date: Jan-94
Photo View: North facade. Facing south.

About the construction

Description: Two- story masonry commercial building with sandstone covering the lower front facade. A metal sheeting, which slants outward toward the top on the building, covers the upper level. A recessed entry sits between plate glass windows. An awning covers the front entry with sign hung above.
Date Of Construction: ca.1872
Context: Although compromised architecturally by remodeling, this building has played an important role in the commercial life of Saline. In 1987 a time-capsule was discovered by workman while tearing out a wall. Probably placed there July 12, 1872, it contained descriptions of the city, newspapers dating back to 1857, money, and letters written by Saline pioneers. The building has been occupied by a shoemaker, cabinetmaker, an undertaker, hardware store, and tavern with bowling alley on the second floor.
Bibliographic Reference: Remodeling project turns up 115-year-old time capsule. Saline Reporter, 1987. Interview with Paul Tull February 4, 1994. Saline city directories. Tax rolls: 1931 and 1935.
Form Source: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE SK 147

About this record

Survey Date: 1994
Surveyor: K. Glynn & S. Kosky
Recorder Date: April, 1994
Card No.: 147

Technical Details

Collection: Saline Historic Homes
Image Size: 2064 x 1496
File Size: 411 KB
Record: SL0704
Link to this Item: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/s/sdlhomes/x-sl0704/sl070401.tif

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