Stuart in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
French-Allen House
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023
1. French-Allen House Marker
Dorr O. French (1861-1919) built this Queen Anne-style house designed by H. B. Flagler in 1895. It included butternut moldings, stained-glass windows, decorative plasterwork, and a forest-scene mural in the dining room. French operated a law firm, served as justice of the peace, and was a circuit court commissioner in Kalamazoo. Harold B. Allen (1896-1983) bought the house in 1928. Allen worked for the Upjohn Company from 1932 to 1961 and served as finance director and corporate secretary. He held leadership roles in many Kalamazoo service organizations.
Erected 2022 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan History Center. (Marker Number L2348.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 17.694′ N, 85° 35.859′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in Stuart. It is on Stuart Avenue near West Kalamazoo Avenue, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Southwest Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Stuart House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stuart Neighborhood (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Edward Israel Arctic Pioneer (approx. 0.4 miles away); Henderson Park West Main Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); South Street Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Titus Bronson 1778-1853 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023
2. French-Allen House Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, March 9, 2023
3. French-Allen House
Credits. This page was last revised on March 13, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 662 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on March 11, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
