by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: 1872 Smith W. Fowler, who was the editor of the Manistee Times and a civil rights lawyer, built this home in 1872. Originally it was an Italianate building with a central tower and a widow’s walk. In 1910 it was bought by Dr. James... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: George L. Harvey CONSTRUCTED: 1905 After moving from building to building over the years, the membership of the local Elks Lodge was increasing at a high rate and it was decided that a new, large clubhouse was needed in order to satisfy the increasing need... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: James Knox Taylor CONSTRUCTED: 1909-1910 The building that houses Manistee’s City Hall was originally built for the purposes of a new post office in 1909. Often referred to as the Federal Building, the construction of the building took two years to complete... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Unknown CONSTRUCTED: 1917-1918 Because Manistee was said to be one of the major salt manufacturers in the United States, the Briny Inn became an offshoot of that industry. Originally used as a bathhouse, the Briny Inn offered mineral baths, from the brine... by Manistee VB | Mar 27, 2017
ARCHITECT: Sydney O. Osgood CONSTRUCTED: 1886-1887 The Unitarian Society began to hold services in Manistee beginning in 1884. The first services of the Society were held in number of different buildings in Manistee, including the old Women’s Christian...
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