Livonia in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Alexander Blue House
Built circa 1850's Moved 1987 Opened 2003
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
1. Alexander Blue House Marker
Alexander Blue was born in New York on February 25, 1817 to Daniel and Mary Blue. Alexander bought 80 acres in Livonia Township in 1835. He married Catharine Blue and they had three children, Malcolm (1844), Daniel A. (1846), and Mary C. (1851). Alexander held many township positions during his lifetime. He became Justice of the Peace in 1846 and held the position for 28 years. He was also township supervisor for three years and postmaster of Elm in 1879.
This two-story Italianate farmhouse was built in the 1850's. It was constructed of clapboard and had a stone foundation. There is a curvilinear cornice of verge board or gable trim along the eaves and porch columns. The home originally had 11 rooms. This building now serves as the park office on the upper level and rental space on the lower level.
The Alexander Blue House was originally located on Middle Belt, north of Schoolcraft in Section 23.
Erected by City of Livonia.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Charity & Public Work • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical date for this entry is February 25, 1817.
Location. 42° 26.261′ N,
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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 Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Detroit United Railway Waiting Room (within shouting distance of this marker); A.J. Geer Store (within shouting distance of this marker); The Bungalow (within shouting distance of this marker); The Newburg Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Friends Meeting House (about 300 feet
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
2. Upper left image
Also see . . . Explore the buildings. (Submitted on June 16, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
3. Lower left image
Blue Farm circa 1910
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
4. Upper right image
Alexander and family members
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
5. Lower right image
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6. Alexander Blue House and Marker
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
7. Alexander Blue House and Marker
View from the northeast.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
8. Alexander Blue House
View from the south.
Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 11, 2020
9. Historic Greenmead sign
Sign on the west side of Newburgh Road for the historic village.
Credits. This page was last revised on June 18, 2020. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 2,101 times since then and 107 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on June 16, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 18, 2020, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
