Zeeland in Ottawa County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
P. Henry De Pree / P. Henry De Pree House
Photographed By Kathy Garman, June 6, 2021
1. P. Henry De Pree Marker
Inscription.
P. Henry De Pree, also, P. Henry De Pree House. .
P. Henry De Pree . The Dutch immigrant family of P. Henry De Pree (1865-1943) came to the Zeeland area in 1849. With his brother William, P. Henry ran a hardware store and other businesses in Zeeland and Holland. After being elected Zeeland village president in 1904, De Pree helped secure the city's 1907 charter and became its first mayor. For many years he was Sunday school supervisor in the Second Reformed Church, which his family helped found.
P. Henry De Pree House . Built in 1899, the Queen Anne style P. Henry De Pree House was among the first homes designed by Grand Rapids architect Thomas Benjamin (1861-1950). Benjamin, with his son Adrian, would later design more than two hundred area homes, businesses and churches. Stained and leaded glass windows are prevalent. White oak was used to finish the interior, which included hand- painted details. The home remained in the De Pree family until 1977.
P. Henry De Pree
The Dutch immigrant family of P. Henry De Pree (1865-1943) came to the Zeeland area in 1849. With his brother William, P. Henry ran a hardware store and other businesses in Zeeland and Holland. After being elected Zeeland village president in 1904, De Pree helped secure the city's 1907 charter and became its first mayor. For many years he was Sunday school supervisor in the Second Reformed Church, which his family helped found.
P. Henry De Pree House
Built in 1899, the Queen Anne style P. Henry De Pree House was among the first homes designed by Grand Rapids architect Thomas Benjamin (1861-1950). Benjamin, with his son Adrian, would later design more than two hundred area homes, businesses and churches. Stained and leaded glass windows are prevalent. White oak was used to finish the interior, which included hand- painted details. The home remained in the De Pree family until 1977.
Erected 2013 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L1698A.)
42° 48.628′ N, 86° 0.573′ W. Marker is in Zeeland, Michigan, in Ottawa County. Marker is at the intersection of East Central Avenue and South Maple Street, on the right when traveling east on East Central Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 360 E Central Ave, Zeeland MI 49464, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on September 25, 2021. It was originally submitted on September 24, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 191 times since then and 34 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on September 24, 2021, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
