Battle Creek in Calhoun County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Seirn B. Cole House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
1. Seirn B. Cole House Marker
This flamboyant Arts and Crafts style house was constructed in 1912. Its first resident, Seirn B. Cole (1861-1947), was a native of New Jersey. He and his wife, Elizabeth Farmer, lived in Detroit before they moved here where Cole was the contractor for the Battle Creek City Hall. Cole eventually became one of the city’s most active contractors. By the time he retired in 1934, his contributions to the city’s architecture included the Ralston-Purina Plant, the Masonic Temple, the Battle Creek High School, and the YWCA. During his fifty-year career, he also worked on the Ypsilanti Stone Water Tower and schools throughout the state. Cole was a civic leader. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a charter member of the Battle Creek Country Club.Erected 1988 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1369.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1912.
Location. 42° 19.355′ N, 85°
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Kimball House Museum (approx. 0.2 miles away); Independent Congregational Church (approx. 0.3 miles away); St. Philip Roman Catholic Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Thomas Episcopal Church (approx. 0.4 miles away); Willard Library (approx. 0.4 miles away); Battle Creek Community College (approx. half a mile away); Michigan Central Depot (approx. half a mile away); Ward Mill Site / Ward Building Site (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Battle Creek.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
2. Seirn B. Cole House Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 12, 2021
3. Seirn B. Cole House
Credits. This page was last revised on July 16, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 212 times since then and 71 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 15, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
