by Manistee VB | Mar 28, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: Circa late 1860s This Italian Villa style home was probably built shortly after the Civil War. Around 1878, it was occupied by Michael Englemann, who had arrived in Manistee in 1848. After working for lumberman Joseph Smith, Engelmann... by Manistee VB | Mar 28, 2017
ARCHITECT: Ferry and Class CONSTRUCTED: 1903-1904 Lumberman and businessman James Duncan began the construction of this three-story home in 1903. Detailed in elegance, the home was designed by well-known Milwaukee architects, Ferry and Class while local men Charles... by Manistee VB | Mar 28, 2017
ARCHITECT: CONSTRUCTED: Circa 1880 This Carpenter Gothic-style house was constructed in 1881 by local businessman, Eugene E. Douville. Douville arrived in Manistee in 1865 from his native Milwaukee as a very ambitious young man. It was in Manistee that he pursued the... by Manistee VB | Mar 28, 2017
ARCHITECT: Holabird and Roche CONSTRUCTED: 1894-1895 James Dempsey, lumberman, built this Queen Anne style home in 1894 on the corner of Maple and Fifth streets. Born in Ireland in 1832, Dempsey immigrated to America with his parents in 1847. He arrived in Manistee... by Manistee VB | Mar 28, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: 1881-1882 This home was built in 1881-82 by prominent Manistee lawyer, Andrew (A.J.) Dovel. With a keen interest in political matters, Dovel served as city mayor, county prosecutor and in the state legislature. In 1881, A.J. commenced...
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