Central Business District in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
South Street Historic District
Registered Michigan Historic Site
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2022
1. South Street Historic District Marker
This tree-lined neighborhood, today nestled between the business district and college campuses, recalls a quiet but prosperous Kalamazoo at the turn of the century. The street was platted in 1841. Its beautifully preserved houses, which were built between then and 1915, reflect the spectrum of fashionable domestic architecture of the period with the Italian Revival style most prevalent.
Many prominent middle class families lived in this neighborhood which runs two blocks along South Street. Here were the homes of professors, lawyers, journalists, businessmen, and others active in the civic, commercial, and professional life of Kalamazoo. Today the district houses community service organizations as well as businesses and families, thereby retaining its traditional cultural and civic orientation.
Erected 1974 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L206.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce • Settlements & Settlers. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1841.
Location. 42° 17.383′ N, 85° 35.43′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First United Methodist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Women's Club in Michigan (approx. 0.2 miles away); Lincoln at Kalamazoo (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kirk Newman Sculpture (approx. 0.2 miles away); Kalamazoo Bicentennial Memorial (approx. ¼ mile away); Titus Bronson 1778-1853 (approx. ¼ mile away); First Baptist Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Kalamazoo College (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.
Regarding South Street Historic District. The South Street Historic District is listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
Also see . . . South Street Historic District. From the Kalamazoo Public Library. Includes profiles on the Wood-Upjohn House and Gilmore House. (Submitted on June 18, 2014.)
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
2. South Street Historic District Marker
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, February 1, 2022
3. South Street Historic District Marker Reverse
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
4. South Street Historic District Marker Reverse
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
5. James F. and Carrie Gilmore House
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6. Boudeman House
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7. Wood-Upjohn House
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
8. South Street Historic District
Photographed By Duane Hall, May 30, 2014
9. South Street Historic District
Credits. This page was last revised on October 30, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 18, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. This page has been viewed 646 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on October 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2. submitted on June 18, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas. 3. submitted on October 20, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9. submitted on June 18, 2014, by Duane Hall of Abilene, Texas.
