Houghton in Houghton County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Historic Houghton
Northwest corner of Shelden & Isle Royale streets
— Shelden-Dee, Early 1900s —
Photographed By Mike Wintermantel
1. Historic Houghton Marker
Inscription.
Historic Houghton. Northwest corner of Shelden and Isle Royale streets. Commissioned by prominent Houghton residents Mary Shelden and James R. Dee, the Shelden-Dee building is one of the key architectural landmarks of central Houghton. It was built in 1899-1900 for an estimated $75,000 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. , Constructed of Jacobsville sandstone with elaborately carved doorways, the Shelden-Dee provided elegant commercial and office space in the prosperous downtown. , Initially home to a drug store, shoe store, dry goods, café, and saloon, the large front windows and prismatic glass transoms above helped project sunlight into the back of the street level stores. , A barbershop operated out of the basement and the upper floors contained office suites which were leased well before construction was complete. Today, the upstairs offices are residential apartments.
Commissioned by prominent Houghton residents Mary Shelden and James R. Dee, the Shelden-Dee building is one of the key architectural landmarks of central Houghton. It was built in 1899-1900 for an estimated $75,000 and is on the National Register of Historic Places.
Constructed of Jacobsville sandstone with elaborately carved doorways, the Shelden-Dee provided elegant commercial and office space in the prosperous downtown.
Initially home to a drug store, shoe store, dry goods, café, and saloon, the large front windows and prismatic glass transoms above helped project sunlight into the back of the street level stores.
A barbershop operated out of the basement and the upper floors contained office suites which were leased well before construction was complete. Today, the upstairs offices are residential apartments.
Erected by Carnegie Museum of the Keweenaw.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings.
Location. 47° 7.315′ N, 88° 34.028′ W. Marker is in Houghton, Michigan, in Houghton County. Marker is at the intersection of Shelden Street (U.S. 41) and Isle Royale Street, on the right when traveling west on Shelden Street. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Houghton MI 49931, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on July 6, 2022. It was originally submitted on July 6, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 123 times since then and 28 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on July 6, 2022, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
