Hastings in Barry County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

George W. Lowry House

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

1. George W. Lowry House Marker

Inscription.

Oakland County physician George W. Lowry (1850-1922) purchased this lot and a medical practice from Dr. William A. Upjohn in 1887. In 1892-1894 he built one of Hasting's finest residences, which also housed his medical office. The assymetrical composition, stately turret, decorative bargeboards and spindlework typify Queen Anne architecture. In 1922. Dr. Haroutoune A. Adrounie (1882-1936) purchased the house and Lowry's practice. Dr.Adrounie's wife, Dorothy, lived in the house until her death in 1988.

Erected 1992 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1027.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Science & Medicine. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.

Location. 42° 38.875′ N, 85° 17.451′ W. Marker is in Hastings, Michigan, in Barry County. Marker is on South Broadway Street, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 126 S Broadway St, Hastings MI 49058, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Early Hastings (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Governor Kim Sigler (about 400 feet away); Hastings City Bank

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(about 500 feet away); a different marker also named Hastings City Bank (about 500 feet away); Railroad Depot (about 600 feet away); This Block of Brick Paving (about 700 feet away); Methodist Episcopal Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Striker House (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Hastings.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

2. George W. Lowry House Marker

George W. Lowry House and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

3. George W. Lowry House and Marker

George W. Lowry House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Craig Doda, February 12, 2023

4. George W. Lowry House

Credits. This page was last revised on February 21, 2023. It was originally submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 88 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on February 16, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 17, 2023, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.