Fraser in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Baumgartner House

Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017

1. Baumgartner House Marker

Inscription. A native of Bavaria, John Baumgartner purchased this property in Erin Township in 1856, becoming one of Fraser's first landowners. Around 1866 he and his wife, Samantha, moved here with the first three of their seven children. In 1875 they erected this house in the Rundbogenstil (round arch mode), a German architectural style popularized in the United States from the 1840s through the 1860s. The rounded windows, square plan and perfect symmetry reflect the style. The farm included outbuildings and orchards.

Erected 1996 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1957.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Immigration • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1856.

Location. 42° 31.92′ N, 82° 55.808′ W. Marker is in Fraser, Michigan, in Macomb County. It is at the intersection of Masonic Boulevard and Kelly Road, on the right when traveling west on Masonic Boulevard. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18577 Masonic Boulevard, Fraser MI 48026, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies

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: Fire Apparatus Bell (a few steps from this marker); The Baumgartner House 1875 (a few steps from this marker); A Plank Road History (approx. 1.1 miles away); Rapid Railway Company (approx. 1.1 miles away); Packard Field in Roseville (approx. 1.1 miles away); Watching the Big Show (approx. 1.1 miles away); Frenchy's Auto Parts (approx. 1.1 miles away); St. John Lutheran Church and Schools (approx. 1.4 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Fraser.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Erin United Presbyterian Church (was approx. 1.1 miles away but has been permanently removed).

Baumgartner House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017

2. Baumgartner House and Marker

Baumgartner House/Fraser Historical Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Joel Seewald, November 26, 2017

3. Baumgartner House/Fraser Historical Museum

Baumgartner House Cornerstone image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

4. Baumgartner House Cornerstone

Credits. This page was last revised on January 10, 2025. It was originally submitted on November 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 3,392 times since then and 65 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 29, 2017, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 4. submitted on December 22, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan.