Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Benjamins-Spring House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
1. Benjamins-Spring House Marker
Leonard Benjamins (1840-1902) emigrated from the Netherlands with his family in 1847, settling in the Grand Rapids area. In 1868 he started a clothing business that operated for thirty years. Around 1886, he constructed this stately Queen Anne house on land that was then located outside the city, in Paris Township. Berton A. Spring (1875-1953) purchased the house in 1924. Spring was among the first licensed morticians in the region and a locally prominent citizen.Erected 2007 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2194.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1886.
Location. 42° 55.22′ N, 85° 39.453′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. Marker is at the intersection of Madison Avenue Southeast and Alger Street Southeast, on the right when traveling south on Madison Avenue Southeast.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Thrifty Acres (approx. 1˝ miles away); St. Andrew's Cemetery (approx. 1.8 miles away); Gerald R. Ford Boyhood Home / President Gerald R. Ford (approx. 2.1 miles away); May House (approx. 2.3 miles away); Bishop Frederic Baraga (approx. 2.6 miles away); The Castle (approx. 2.7 miles away); Voigt House (approx. 2.8 miles away); Boy Scout Troop 15 / Eagle Scout Gerald "Junior" Ford (approx. 2.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
2. Benjamins-Spring House Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 4, 2021
3. Benjamins-Spring House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 5, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 199 times since then and 47 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 5, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
