Flint in Genesee County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Nelson Webster House
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, August 26, 2021
1. The Nelson Webster House Marker
Inscription.
The Nelson Webster House. . This Queen Ann style home was built in the 1890's by Nelson C. Webster, a farmer's son, who went from being a stock keeper for the Flint Road Card Company to becoming the Secretary-Treasurer for the Wm. F. Stewart Company. He devoted 43 years with the company as it grew from manufacturing carriage and sleigh woodwork to body parts for Buick and Chevrolet. Nelson also served for 20 years as a Boy Scout Executive., In subsequent years, the home was inhabited by dentists, a machinist for the Weston Mott Company, a pipefitter, and auto workers. In the mid 1920's it was purchased by Edwin and Emily Beedon and has remained in the family's care ever since. The Beedons owned the Sanitary Laundry on Avon Street, and it was operated by Emily and her son for over 40 years.
This Queen Ann style home was built in the 1890's by Nelson C. Webster, a farmer's son, who went from being a stock keeper for the Flint Road Card Company to becoming the Secretary-Treasurer for the Wm. F. Stewart Company. He devoted 43 years with the company as it grew from manufacturing carriage and sleigh woodwork to body parts for Buick and Chevrolet. Nelson also served for 20 years as a Boy Scout Executive.
In subsequent years, the home was inhabited by dentists, a machinist for the Weston Mott Company, a pipefitter, and auto workers. In the mid 1920's it was purchased by Edwin and Emily Beedon and has remained in the family's care ever since. The Beedons owned the Sanitary Laundry on Avon Street, and it was operated by Emily and her son for over 40 years.
Erected by the Carriage Town Historic Signage Project.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.
Location. 43° 1.214′ N, 83° 41.982′ W. Marker is in Flint, Michigan, in Genesee County. Marker is on West 4th Avenue near Mason Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 415 W 4th Ave, Flint MI 48503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Freedman House (approx. 0.2 miles
Credits. This page was last revised on August 29, 2021. It was originally submitted on August 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 79 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on August 29, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
