William Carmer House
Appearance
William Carmer House | |
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Location | 10448 Washburn Rd., Ortonville, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 42°52′42″N 83°27′17″W / 42.87833°N 83.45472°W |
Area | less than one acre |
Architectural style | Greek Revival |
MPS | Genesee County MRA |
NRHP reference No. | 82000504[1] |
Added to NRHP | November 26, 1982 |
The William Carmer House is a single-family home located at 10448 Washburn Road in Ortonville, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982.[1]
History
[edit]William Carmer moved from Erie County, New York to this area in 1844. It is unclear when he constructed this house.[2]
Description
[edit]The William Carmer House consists of two rectangular masses: a small single-story section and a larger one-and-one-half-story section. The sections are joined at a corner, suggesting that the building was constructed in two stages. The larger section has Classical detailing such as the framed entrance, fluted corner pilasters, a wide frieze, and a cornice with returns.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
- ^ a b Karen Bean (May 1982), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: William Carmer House