William Carmer House

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William Carmer House
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Location10448 Washburn Rd., Ortonville, Michigan
Coordinates 42°52′42″N83°27′17″W / 42.87833°N 83.45472°W / 42.87833; -83.45472 (William Carmer House) Coordinates: 42°52′42″N83°27′17″W / 42.87833°N 83.45472°W / 42.87833; -83.45472 (William Carmer House)
Arealess than one acre
Architectural style Greek Revival
MPS Genesee County MRA
NRHP reference No. 82000504 [1]
Added to NRHPNovember 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]

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History

William Carmer moved from Erie County, New York to this area in 1844. It is unclear when he constructed this house. [2]

Description

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]

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References

  1. 1 2 "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places . National Park Service. November 2, 2013.
  2. 1 2 Karen Bean (May 1982), National Register of Historic Places Inventory-Nomination Form: William Carmer House