Nelson in Muskegon in Muskegon County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Torrent House
Photographed By Lugnuts, July 19, 2020
1. Torrent House Marker
This thirty-one room mansion, built for $250,000 in 1891-92, was the home of John Torrent (1833-1915), pioneering lumberman, alderman, justice of the peace and Muskegon mayor for three terms. A successful entrepreneur. Torrent owned shingle, saw and lumber mills in Muskegon, Manistee, Ludington, Whitehall, Traverse City and Sault Ste. Marie, equipping them all with the most modern machinery. Over the years, this structure also housed a mortuary, hospital and the local Red Cross headquarters. In 1972, the city purchased the house to prevent its demolition.
Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 120.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1972.
Location. 43° 14.015′ N, 86° 15.067′ W. Marker is in Muskegon, Michigan, in Muskegon County. It is in Nelson. Marker
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hackley Public Library (within shouting distance of this marker); Central United Methodist Church (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Muskegon Women's Club (about 400 feet away); Buster Keaton (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hume House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hackley House (approx. ¼ mile away); Hackley-Holt House (approx. ¼ mile away); Old Indian Cemetery (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Muskegon.
Photographed By Lugnuts, July 19, 2020
2. Torrent House
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