This Greek Revival home of Isaac Douglas DDS sits today at 288 North Main Street, Romeo. The residence was built at two different time periods, with the south portion was built prior to 1859 and the north portion was constructed prior to 1868. In 1862 Dr and Mrs Isaac Douglas DDS, purchased the home inContinue reading “Isaac Douglas Residence”
Category Archives: Village of Romeo
The Romeo Middle School Time Capsule
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”
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”
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”
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