708 W. Michigan Ave. / Rogers

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About this home

Historic Name
Rogers
USGS Map
Saline Quadrangle
Common Name
Rogers
Street and No.
708 W. Michigan Ave.
Municipal Unit
Saline
County
Washtenaw
Original Usage
Residence
Present Usage
Residence
Ownership
Sheldon Rogers

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Photo Negative No.
13:34
Photo Date
Jan-94
Photo View
South and east facades. Facing northwest.

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Description
This one-and-one-half story gable end Greek Revival house has return cornices, wide shingle siding, and stone foundation. The entry porch roof is supported by three brackets. A one-story wing with both front facing and side doors attaches to the east facade. Both the main part of the house and the wing have chimneys. A one and one-half gable end frame barn on a stone foundation sits on the rear of the property.
Date Of Construction
ca.1860
Context
This house was part of the Barneget complex near the Schuyler Mill on the Saline River. This pioneer village consisted of small factories, workshops, and homes. The Rogers family have occupied this house since approximately 1916.
Bibliographic Reference
Saline Observer. Article by Hazel H. Jewell found in Saline Area Historical Archives dated 1951. U.S. Census 1920. Saline city directories.
Form Source
MICHIGAN DEPARTMENT OF STATE SK 169

About this record

Survey Date
1994
Surveyor
K. Glynn & S. Kosky
Recorder Date
April, 1994
Card No.
l69

Technical Details

Image Size
2056 x 1496
File Size
409 KB
Record
SL0726
Link to this Item
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