Dearborn in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Charles A. Kandt House

June 7, 2010

1. Charles A. Kandt House Marker

Inscription. This house, built around 1927 by Charles and Anna Kandt, represents the foursquare, a house type popular during the early twentieth century, particularly in the teens and twenties. Charles Kandt opened a hotel in Dearborn in 1903 and engaged in other enterprises, including the sale of farm implements and hardware. During the early 1920s he formed the C.A. Kandt Lumber Company. Kandt served on the city council and chamber of commerce.

Registered Local Site No. 1765
Property of the State of Michigan

Erected 1998 by Michigan Historical Center, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number 1765.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Agriculture • Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1927.

Location. 42° 18.417′ N, 83° 15.05′ W. Marker is in Dearborn, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is on Morley Avenue half a mile east of South Military Street, on the left when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 22331 Morley Ave, Dearborn MI 48124, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan

and in Greater Detroit.

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 Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Business Pioneers (a few steps from this marker); Rouge River Water Quality Improvements

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(about 700 feet away); Rhythm of Radio (approx. 0.2 miles away); Bryant Branch Library (approx. ¼ mile away); Westward Welcome (approx. ¼ mile away); U.S. Arsenal Officers' - Surgeons' Quarters and Barracks 1833 - 1875 (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S. Arsenal 1833 - 1875 (approx. 0.3 miles away); U.S. Arsenal-Sutler's Shop (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Dearborn.

Another marker is no longer nearby. Henry Ford's Brother, William Ford, had this house built... (was about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line but has been permanently removed).

Charles A. Kandt House and Marker image. Click for full size.

June 7, 2010

2. Charles A. Kandt House and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on November 23, 2019. It was originally submitted on June 8, 2010. This page has been viewed 1,876 times since then and 36 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 8, 2010. • Kevin W. was the editor who published this page.