Vergennes Township in Lowell in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Robert W. Graham Home

Registered Michigan Historic Site

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

1. Robert W. Graham Home Marker

Inscription.
In 1873 Robert W. Graham designed and built this Italianate structure as a two-family residence. A native of England, Graham settled in Lowell in 1858. Here he worked as a brick mason, a farmer and a merchant. Graham's son Ernest, an architect, designed notable buildings in Chicago; Washington, D.C.; New York City; Cleveland and London. The Graham house was deeded to the city in 1954. In 1922 the public library moved into its west wing. The east wing became the headquarters of the local YMCA in 1960.

Erected 1982 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 126.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1873.

Location. 42° 56.026′ N, 85° 20.498′ W. Marker is in Lowell, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Vergennes Township. Marker is at the intersection of West Main Street Southeast (State Highway 21) and North Hudson Street SE, on the left when traveling east on West Main Street Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 323 W Main St SE, Lowell MI 49331, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance

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of this marker. South Broadway St. (within shouting distance of this marker); Waverly Hotel Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Museum Block (within shouting distance of this marker); Broadway Street (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Union Block (about 400 feet away); Lyon Block (about 500 feet away); Waterpower (approx. 0.2 miles away); Clamming and the Button Factory (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Lowell.

Also see . . .
1. Lowell Area Historical Museum. Museum website homepage (Submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan.)

2. Downtown Lowell Historic District. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on March 29, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012

2. Robert W. Graham Home Marker

Robert W. Graham Home and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2023

3. Robert W. Graham Home and Marker

Robert W. Graham Home image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012

4. Robert W. Graham Home

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012

5. Robert W. Graham Home

Downtown Lowell Historic District image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Cameron Zwart, May 5, 2012

6. Downtown Lowell Historic District

Bounded on the north and south by the rear lot lines of properties abutting both the north and south sides of Main Street extending from Hudson Street on the west to Washington Street on the east, excluding the dams and city parking lot on the East river.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 20, 2023. It was originally submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. This page has been viewed 907 times since then and 29 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 20, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. 3. submitted on February 20, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5, 6. submitted on May 11, 2012, by Cameron Zwart of Belding, Michigan. • Bernard Fisher was the editor who published this page.