Alden Giddings was born 24 April 1820 in Stafford Connecticut, a native son of New England. He continued his education and in early life began work in a sash and blind factory in Hartford. Later he would continue in the same line of business for him self. In 1849 while still living in the eastContinue reading “Alden Giddings of 439 Morton Street”
Category Archives: Village of Romeo
The Omar D Thompson Jr. Residence
The largest brach of the University of Michigan, known then as the Romeo Academy, was located on this site from 1843-1851. It was a flourishing institution of 150 students and 4 instructors with a “Female Department connected with the institute in a separate room”. Until recently the University elm stood where the sidewalk jogs. InContinue reading “The Omar D Thompson Jr. Residence”
Isaac Douglas Residence
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”
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 ??”
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