History/Descriptive Notes: 3.5 acres with orchard that was actively used until current owner purchased in 1982.

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Address: 4395 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-22-200-031 Year Built: 1926 (per owner)

Notes: This two story home is unique in that it is constructed of cement block, as well as the two car

No information about the original owner is known at this time.

Address: 4504 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-22-400-003 Year Built: 1926 (per owner )

1 Address: 4395 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1926 (per owner) Architectural Style: Craftsman Other Buildings/Features: garage (date unknown) 61 History/Descriptive Notes: This two story home is unique in that it is constructed of cement block, as well as the two car detached garage, which suggests it was built at the same time as the house. No information about the original owner is known at this time. Should verify date of construction - the tax records show it as Address: 4504 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1926 (per owner ) Architectural Style: Clapboard Ranch Other Buildings/Features: One out building (barn), date unknown, and an apple orchard. History/Descriptive Notes: 3.5 acres with orchard that was actively used until current owner purchased in 1982.

62 Address: 6041 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number:

Style: 2 story Greek Revival Other Buildings/Features: no out

History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Year Built: 1916 (per owner) Architectural Style: Farm House

2 62 Address: 6041 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1920 (per tax records) Architectural Style: 2 story Greek Revival Other Buildings/Features: no out buildings per tax records. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time. Address: 6044 McCandlish Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1916 (per owner) Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Several out buildings. Barn is dated 1910 per tax records. History/Descriptive Notes: According to owner, this house was built by a school teacher. The barn was relocated from the east side of Saginaw at Grand Blanc Road in 1932 after a storm blew it down. It was a working farm through the 1970s, including the house, barn, milk house, and a windmill tower.

records) Architectural Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Site contains a residence and a

McWain and it is believed that McWain Road is named after Acey McWain.

The 1873 settlement map shows this 120 acre property as being a part of T. P.

Site Name: The Embury Farm Address: 10350 McWain Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-32-400-032 Year Built: 1913 (date

3 Site Name: T. P. McWain Home 63 Address: 9497 McWain Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1865 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Site contains a residence and a small utility building. History /Descriptive Notes: This farm house was owned by T. P. McWain and it is believed that McWain Road is named after Acey McWain. They owned both sides of the road, with the milk house and barns on the west side. The 1873 settlement map shows this 120 acre property as being a part of T. P. McWain s farm and indicates a building on site. Site Name: The Embury Farm Address: McWain Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1913 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Property has a house and several utility buildings. History /Descriptive Notes: The farm house has a brick exterior. The 1873 settlement map shows this property being in the George Embury family. The property was patented in 1836 to Caleb Embury and included 160 acres and it remained in the Embury family for over 100 years.

64 Address: 9275 Oakmont Drive Tax Parcel Number: 12-26-577-025 Year Built: 1929 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Tudor Other buildings/features: History /Descriptive Notes: This house

4 64 Address: 9275 Oakmont Drive Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1929 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Tudor Other buildings/features: History /Descriptive Notes: This house was relocated from the corner of Saginaw Street and Cook Road in 1999 presumably when the new St. Christopher Church was built where it was a parsonage. When it was relocated, it was placed on a basement and a garage was added. Many of the interior and exterior design features from the 1920 s have remained in tact settlement map of the Perry settlement area

Site Name: The Perry/McGrath Home 65 Address: 5078 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-14-100-007 Year Built: 1834 (per

History/Descriptive Notes: This home, built by Simeon Perry, son of Edmund Perry, is the oldest of the remaining Perry

Simeon s daughter, Isabel, was the first white child born in Genesee County and grew up in this house.

were the second white settlers to the area. Simeon was one of 10 children to Edmund Perry.

In 1928 Paul McGrath, a Buick Executive and Grand Blanc Board of Education Member, lived in this house for decades.

preservation, community uses, and educational programming.

5 Site Name: The Perry/McGrath Home 65 Address: 5078 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1834 (per historic documentation) Architectural Style: Greek Revival Other Buildings/Features: Barn is dated 1834 per records. History/Descriptive Notes: This home, built by Simeon Perry, son of Edmund Perry, is the oldest of the remaining Perry homes and considered one of the first wood framed houses in Genesee County. Simeon s daughter, Isabel, was the first white child born in Genesee County and grew up in this house. The Perrys, who settled here in 1824, were highly instrumental to the development of the Grand Blanc Territory, as they were the second white settlers to the area. Simeon was one of 10 children to Edmund Perry. As the children married and settled on land, this area became know as the Perry Settlement. In 1928 Paul McGrath, a Buick Executive and Grand Blanc Board of Education Member, lived in this house for decades. Archeological digs and extensive studies have been completed on this property (currently owned by the township) for preservation, community uses, and educational programming. These options are presently being evaluated as well as preservation funding sources. In 2005, the SHPO determined this site to be eligible for National Registry. Additional information is available through the township or Grand Blanc Heritage Museum. Simeon Perry - photo courtesy of John Schlaud Perry Home Photo courtesy of Grand Blanc Heritage Museum

66 Site Name: The William Minter Home Address: 5369 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-11-565-001 Year Built: 1936 (per owner) Architectural Style: Art Deco/Modern Other Buildings/Features: no out

Crane, who also designed the Fox Theatre, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, United Artist Theatre, and Capital Theatre to name a few.

Perry Home Address: 6025 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-12-300-004 Year Built: 1894 (per historic records) Architectural Style: Victorian Queen Anne Other Buildings/Features: Two car garage.

6 66 Site Name: The William Minter Home Address: 5369 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1936 (per owner) Architectural Style: Art Deco/Modern Other Buildings/Features: no out buildings. History/Descriptive Notes: This home was designed by world famous architect Howard C. Crane, who also designed the Fox Theatre, Detroit Symphony Orchestra Hall, United Artist Theatre, and Capital Theatre to name a few. It is believed that the original owner, William Minter, owned one of his theatres in Flint and commissioned Crane to build this house in the 1930s. Site Name: The William R. Perry Home Address: 6025 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1894 (per historic records) Architectural Style: Victorian Queen Anne Other Buildings/Features: Two car garage. History/Descriptive Notes: This home is one of the last remaining Perry homes located in the Perry Settlement, which is the area settled by Edmund Perry, Williams great uncle, and the second pioneer to enter the Grand Blanc Territory. The 1873 settlement map shows that William owned this land of 110 acres. The barn was lost to fire in the 1950s and the original cistern is still located in the basement. This home is one of three state registered historic sites in Grand Blanc Township.

Horse Barn Site Name: McDonald Barns 67 Cow Barn Address: 6262 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number:

History/Descriptive Notes: This property was owned by G. W. (Mac) and Fannie Routzon.

This later became known as the McDonald Farm, now inactive and surrounded by new residential

The large barn (far left) was the cow barn and the smaller one (upper left) was the horse barn.

Architectural Style: Georgian Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including carriage

History/Descriptive Notes: According to the present owner, a plaque in the barn bears the year

7 Horse Barn Site Name: McDonald Barns 67 Cow Barn Address: 6262 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: unknown Architectural Style: Cow barn Prairie Barn Horse barn Georgian History/Descriptive Notes: This property was owned by G. W. (Mac) and Fannie Routzon. Their children were Mark, Mary, Marvin, Veda, George, Glen, Guy, Floy, and Vera. This later became known as the McDonald Farm, now inactive and surrounded by new residential subdivisions. It currently sits on approximately 12 acres. The large barn (far left) was the cow barn and the smaller one (upper left) was the horse barn. Address: 6377 Perry Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1903 (per owner) Architectural Style: Georgian Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including carriage barn, milk shed, and caretaker shed. History/Descriptive Notes: According to the present owner, a plaque in the barn bears the year 1903, however, the 1873 settlement map shows a house in the same location as where this home presently sits, suggesting that it may be older than The barn has original wood beams and pegs. Further research is recommended for verification.

68 Address: 7450 Porter Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-17-300-022 Year Built: 1913 Architectural Style: Farm House (date source: owner and tax

History /Descriptive Notes: The property was patented in approximately 1835 and included 40 acres.

Thomas Hamilton. A portion of the original parcel is now a part of Bicentennial Park.

8 68 Address: 7450 Porter Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1913 Architectural Style: Farm House (date source: owner and tax records) Other Buildings/Features: Property has a house with several additions and modifications including a garage. History /Descriptive Notes: The property was patented in approximately 1835 and included 40 acres. The house was built by Cranson Cook and over the years has been occupied by several local notables including George Chapel, Julian Bishop, and Thomas Hamilton. A portion of the original parcel is now a part of Bicentennial Park. Address: 1048 Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1931 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 1 ¾- story Farm House Other buildings/features: two car garage with no other out buildings per tax records History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Site Name: The Becker Farm 69 Address: 1329 E.

1879 (per owner) Architectural Style: Greek Revival Other

Becker Farm, this home is also noted as the Kane Farm in

Originally 80 acres, it has remained in the Becker family

9 Site Name: The Becker Farm 69 Address: 1329 E. Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1879 (per owner) Architectural Style: Greek Revival Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including original barn. History/Descriptive Notes: Established in 1879 as the Becker Farm, this home is also noted as the Kane Farm in historic photos and on the 1873 settlement map. Originally 80 acres, it has remained in the Becker family since 1879 and through four generations. The property is now 5 acres. Kane Family Photo Photo courtesy of Grand Blanc Heritage Museum

70 Address: 1334 Reid Road Tax Parcel Number:

10 70 Address: 1334 Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1929 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Craftsman Bungelow Other buildings/features: Two out buildings per tax records. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time settlement map of the Reid Road corridor

(per tax records) Architectural Style: Farm House 71 Other

silo. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-17-100-012 Year Built: 1880

11 Address: 2031 E. Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1876 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Farm House 71 Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including barn and silo. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time. Address: 2070 E. Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1880 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Georgian Revival Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings, dates unknown. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: no out buildings per

Address: 9044 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-26-100-014 Year Built: 1930

12 72 Address: 2200 E. Reid Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1885 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: no out buildings per tax records. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time. Address: 9044 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1930 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Colonial Other Buildings/Features: One house and a utility building. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

73 Site Name: The Morgan Home Address: 5510 S.

constructed in 2004 using timbers, square head nails, and wood from raised barns between 75 and 100 years old.

Timbers and roof purlins frame the walls and roof.

This structure is believed to be a training facility and a stage coach stopover for the Civil War soldiers taking the train out of Fenton.

13 73 Site Name: The Morgan Home Address: 5510 S. Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1860± (per owner) Architectural Style: Log Cabin Other Buildings/Features: A barn was constructed in 2004 using timbers, square head nails, and wood from raised barns between 75 and 100 years old. History/Descriptive Notes: The wood trim throughout the interior of the house and timber framing dates back to Timbers and roof purlins frame the walls and roof. They are made from round hand hewn logs and were taken from a barn on the Husted Farm, formerly located south of Grand Blanc. This structure is believed to be a training facility and a stage coach stopover for the Civil War soldiers taking the train out of Fenton. The main building was moved to this location by logs down Saginaw Street in 1942 from the NE corner of Saginaw and Hill Roads and was located in Whigville. It was placed on a new basement foundation and a breezeway and field stone garage were added to the house. In 1984 the house was left vacant and faced possible demolition or another relocation. The house was purchased in August of 1992 and has been undergoing restoration in its entirety. Photo courtesy of propety owner

74 Site Name: The Owen House Address: 9109 Saginaw

1880 (date source: Owner) Architectural Style: Greek

time. History /Descriptive Notes: The house was

present site of Warwick Hills Clubhouse to its

Address: 9173 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number:

records) Architectural Style: 1 ¾- story Farm House

14 74 Site Name: The Owen House Address: 9109 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1880 (date source: Owner) Architectural Style: Greek Revival Other Buildings/Features: unknown at this time. History /Descriptive Notes: The house was originally part of the Owen farm in 1880 and is just south of Warwick Hills Country Club. It was moved in the winter of from the present site of Warwick Hills Clubhouse to its current location. Address: 9173 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1920 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 1 ¾- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: The house has been renovated several times including additions. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Address: 9175 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-26-200-008

Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: One house

75 History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: No other buildings

15 Address: 9175 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1930 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: One house and a building. 75 History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time. Address: 9176 Saginaw Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1930 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: No other buildings besides the house. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

76 Site Name: Homes in Dixie Gardens Neighborhood Address: Silverton, Rollins and Beulah Streets Tax Parcel Number: various Year

homes in this area fit the age criteria of this study. Most are located along Silverton with a few on Rollins and Beulah.

The committee shall decide if further research is necessary. Site Name: The Armstrong Home Address: 5490 S.

Farm House Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including two barns.

16 76 Site Name: Homes in Dixie Gardens Neighborhood Address: Silverton, Rollins and Beulah Streets Tax Parcel Number: various Year Built: (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: various History/Descriptive Notes: Approximately 10 residential homes in this area fit the age criteria of this study. Most are located along Silverton with a few on Rollins and Beulah. Although their historic significance is not apparent, they could be considered part of the Whigville community. The committee shall decide if further research is necessary. Site Name: The Armstrong Home Address: 5490 S. Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1885 (date source: historic Grand Blanc newspaper) Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: several out buildings including two barns. History/Descriptive Notes: Built by Albert Armstrong in 1885 for $1200. Prior to this, the family lived in a log structure just north of this house and on the opposite side of Vassar Road. The homestead was originally made up of 120 acres.

Address: 7324 Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-13-400-013 Year Built: 1920 (date source: tax records)

updated and two barns. One barn appears to be a pre-manufactured type.

approximate area as part of the Alex Hoffman property.

77 Address: 8144 Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-24-200-020 Year Built: 1908 (date source: tax records)

17 Address: 7324 Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1920 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: Craftsman Farm House Other Buildings/Features: The site has a residence that has been updated and two barns. One barn appears to be a pre-manufactured type. History /Descriptive Notes: The 1873 settlement map does indicate that a building was located in this approximate area as part of the Alex Hoffman property. The original patent, obtained in 1833, indicates that this parcel belonged to Mr. Nehemiah S. Burpee. 77 Address: 8144 Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1908 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 2- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Site includes a house, several barns and a windmill. The house is currently being renovated. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

78 Address: 10120 Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-36-200-002 Year Built: 1930 (date source: tax records)

additions and modifications including a garage. Also has a barn with a metal, gambrel style roof.

Address: 1012 Wagon Wheel Lane (faces Hill Road) Tax Parcel Number: 12-01-400-001 Year Built: 1885 (per tax

buildings on this property: 1885, 1964, & 1945.

18 78 Address: Vassar Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1930 (date source: tax records) Architectural Style: 1 ¾- story Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Property has a house with several additions and modifications including a garage. Also has a barn with a metal, gambrel style roof. History /Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time. Address: 1012 Wagon Wheel Lane (faces Hill Road) Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1885 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Farm House Other Buildings/Features: Tax records list three residential buildings on this property: 1885, 1964, & History/Descriptive Notes: This home is owned by Leona Auker, who was recently interviewed by the Grand Blanc Heritage Museum for historical records. She may have given information about this building. It appears this home originally faced onto Hill Road.

Address: 5134 Wakefield Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-01-100-004 Year Built: 1920 (per tax records)

79 History/Descriptive Notes: This home is currently owned by a Mr.

Address: 5170 Wakefield Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-01-100-034 Year Built: 1920 (per tax records)

19 Address: 5134 Wakefield Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1920 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Craftsman Other Buildings/Features: one out building built 1991 per tax records. 79 History/Descriptive Notes: This home is currently owned by a Mr. Myers, who could be a relation to the Myers family in this area. Address: 5170 Wakefield Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1920 (per tax records) Architectural Style: Colonial Craftsman Other Buildings/Features: two out buildings including barn with date 1933 on exterior. History/Descriptive Notes: unknown at this time.

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Address: Fenton Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1929

Address: Fenton Road Tax Parcel Number: Year Built: 1929 Site Name: Camp Copneconic 39 Address: 10407 Fenton Road Tax Parcel Number: 12-31-300-001 Year Built: 1929 (date source: Tax records) Architectural Style: American Lodge/Timber Framed Other Buildings/Features: