September 4th of 1885 was a very proud day for the Village of Romeo and its surrounding school district. It was on that day that ceremonies were held dedicating the ‘new modern high school’. In 1927 an addition was needed to house the many students attending the high school, seen in the news article belowContinue reading “The Romeo Middle School Time Capsule”
Category Archives: Village of Romeo
Romeo, the County Seat of Macomb County ??
The earliest building in Romeo to serve as a community center was the Gray’s Block at 231 North Main Street. It was constructed in 1869 to house Gray’s Opera House. The $22,000. building was designed in the Italianate style by local architect Oscar S. Buell, and financed by brothers Hugh, James and Noah Gray. WhenContinue reading “Romeo, the County Seat of Macomb County ??”
The Clifton Grist Mill
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s This was a story I found while researching the Washington book, and found it so very interesting. Tucked away in a ‘corner of Washington Township’ at 31 Mile and Dequindre Rd is the Clifton Grist Mill, a hidden away treasure for this community. The first mill at that location, according toContinue reading “The Clifton Grist Mill”
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Meeting New Friends by Writing
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s I have already mentioned Stacie and Julie from the Kezar Library and Community Archive, their help has been more than I could have asked for. Julie also has done all the scanning that was needed to get these books to the publisher, and alway done in a way they would exceptContinue reading “Meeting New Friends by Writing”
273 Chandler Street, Romeo
Linda’s Monday Morning Moaning’s The Gray – Tinsman Residence One of the historic homes I researched for the Archives when I was starting this journey was the Hugh Gray/ William Tinsman residence at 273 Chandler Street in the Village of Romeo. Hugh Gray (1842-1884) having grown up in the Romeo area from a prominent familyContinue reading “273 Chandler Street, Romeo”
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