658 W. Michigan Ave. / Wedemeyer

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About this home

Historic Name: Wedemeyer
USGS Map: Saline Quadrangle
Street and No.: 658 W. Michigan Ave.
Municipal Unit: Saline
County: Washtenaw
Original Usage: Residence
Present Usage: Residence
Ownership: Willard W. Wedemeyer

About this photograph

Photo Negative No.: 13:31
Photo Date: Jan-94
Photo View: South and east facades. Facing northwest.

About the construction

Description: This frame gable front and wing Folk Victorian house sits on a stone foundation. The only hint of Victorian styling on this late nineteenth century farmhouse are its simple arched windowhoods. A one story entry porch with square supports faces the street. A two- story wing with covered porch attaches to the rear. There is a chimney on the west facade. A two car garage and out buildings sit at the rear of the property.
Date Of Construction: ca.1875
Context: Roberta and Willard Wedemayer contributed to both the educational and agricultural aspects of this community. They were married in Macon on September 22, 1945. Mrs. Wedemayer was born April 17, 1916 and died December 30, 1993. She graduated from Michigan State Normal College, and taught school in Saline for 30 years. Mr. Wedemayer was born on November 22, 1911 and died January 6, 1994. Besides being a hay and straw dealer, he raised sheep and was referred to by friends and family as "Saline's Shepherd". The couple's three children are Gary Wedemeyer, Elizabeth Munn, and Gilda Bone.
Bibliographic Reference: Saline Reporter, January 5, 1994 and January 12, 1994. Saline city directories. Assessor's file 1947 and 1993.
Form Source: MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE SK 165

About this record

Survey Date: 1994
Surveyor: K. Glynn & S. Kosky
Recorder Date: April, 1994
Card No.: 165

Technical Details

Collection: Saline Historic Homes
Image Size: 2056 x 1488
File Size: 407 KB
Record: SL0722
Link to this Item: https://quod.lib.umich.edu/s/sdlhomes/x-sl0722/sl072201.tif

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