Hartland in Livingston County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Hartland Music Hall
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
1. Hartland Music Hall Marker
This structure was constructed in 1858 as the Hartland First Congregational Church. It was purchased in 1929 for $500 by the Hartland Consolidated School Foundation, established by John Robert Crouse, Sr. In 1932 the remodeled building became the Hartland Music Hall, dedicated to promoting a creative social and educational environment for the then rural community. The hall has been used for music festivals, plays, weddings, and, since 1933, the annual presentation of Handel’s Messiah.Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L0768.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Education • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.
Location. 42° 39.441′ N, 83° 45.269′ W. Marker is in Hartland, Michigan, in Livingston County. Marker is at the intersection of Avon Street and George Street, on the left when traveling north on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 6 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Hartland Burying Ground (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Florence B Dearing Museum (about 800 feet away); Tom Walker's Grist Mill (approx. 2.7 miles away); St. John The Baptist Catholic Church (approx. 2.8 miles away); Saint Augustine Catholic Church and Cemetery (approx. 4.8 miles away); West Highland Cemetery (approx. 5.2 miles away); Tyrone Township Hall (approx. 5˝ miles away); First Congregational Church (approx. 5.8 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hartland.
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
2. Hartland Music Hall Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 26, 2021
3. Hartland Music Hall Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on July 26, 2021. It was originally submitted on July 26, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 152 times since then and 33 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on July 26, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
