Marshall in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House
March 8, 2010
1. Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House Marker
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Harold C. Brooks, also, Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House. .
Harold C. Brooks. Harold Craig Brooks (1885-1978) was Marshall's mayor from 1925 to 1931, patron, and philanthropist. His interest in city beautification set a standard for preservation and adaptive use as early as 1921. He owned and protected more than a dozen Marshall buildings. Brooks is responsible for the design of the Marshall Post Office, the conversion of the Old Stone Barn in Town Hall, and presentation of the Brooks Memorial Fountain to the city. He donated land for veterans, the airport, recreational uses, and funds for education and hospital facilities.,
Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House. Built by Jabez S. Fitch in 1840, this handsome residence became the home of Charles T. Gorham, prominent Marshall citizen, in 1848. Harold C. Brooks purchased the house in 1921 and contracted with landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds. The Reverend John D. Pierce and Isaac E. Crary planned the Michigan public school system in 1834 under the oak now by the west entrance. This Greek Revival structure with five-column arrangement and side entrances reflects the New York heritage of the this city's early settlers. . This historical marker was erected in 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. It is in Marshall in Calhoun County Michigan
Harold C. Brooks
Harold Craig Brooks (1885-1978) was Marshall's mayor from 1925 to 1931, patron, and philanthropist. His interest in city beautification set a standard for preservation and adaptive use as early as 1921. He owned and protected more than a dozen Marshall buildings. Brooks is responsible for the design of the Marshall Post Office, the conversion of the Old Stone Barn in Town Hall, and presentation of the Brooks Memorial Fountain to the city. He donated land for veterans, the airport, recreational uses, and funds for education and hospital facilities.
Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House
Built by Jabez S. Fitch in 1840, this handsome residence became the home of Charles T. Gorham, prominent Marshall citizen, in 1848. Harold C. Brooks purchased the house in 1921 and contracted with landscape architect Jens Jensen to design the grounds. The Reverend John D. Pierce and Isaac E. Crary planned the Michigan public school system in 1834 under the oak now by the west entrance. This Greek Revival structure with five-column arrangement and side entrances reflects the New York heritage
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of the this city's early settlers.
Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number 512.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Communications. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1925.
Location. 42° 16.454′ N, 84° 57.827′ W. Marker is in Marshall, Michigan, in Calhoun County. Marker is on West Prospect Street, on the right when traveling west. Between Kalamazoo Ave. & Grand St. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Marshall MI 49068, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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2. Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House Marker
March 8, 2010
3. Harold C. Brooks / Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House Marker
March 8, 2010
4. Fitch-Gorham-Brooks House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on March 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,332 times since then and 16 times this year. Last updated on July 15, 2021. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on March 8, 2010. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
