Warren in Macomb County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
The Joiner House 1895
Warren's First Library 1935
Photographed By Joel S., December 4, 2015
1. The Joiner House 1895 Marker
Inscription.
The Joiner House 1895. Warren's First Library 1935. This house was built in 1895 by Robert and Eliza Joiner. Owners to date have included the Seibert, Brinkert, Bull, Zorn, McCallum, DeGrandchamp and Trzaskoma families. In 1935 Warren's first library was located in the parlor of this house. Through the efforts of a Home Economic group the Warren Community Library was formed. The library committee consisted of Miss Elkin, Mrs. Parrott and Mrs. Zorn. Memberships were solicited from throughout the community for twenty-five cents each. Mrs. Zorn donated the use of her front parlor for one year and in January 1935 the library became a reality with 716 donated books.
This house was built in 1895 by Robert and Eliza Joiner. Owners to date have included the Seibert, Brinkert, Bull, Zorn, McCallum, DeGrandchamp and Trzaskoma families. In 1935 Warren's first library was located in the parlor of this house. Through the efforts of a Home Economic group the Warren Community Library was formed. The library committee consisted of Miss Elkin, Mrs. Parrott and Mrs. Zorn. Memberships were solicited from throughout the community for twenty-five cents each. Mrs. Zorn donated the use of her front parlor for one year and in January 1935 the library became a reality with 716 donated books.
Erected 1997 by Warren Village Historic District Commission.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Arts, Letters, Music • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1935.
Location. 42° 31.594′ N, 83° 2.978′ W. Marker is in Warren, Michigan, in Macomb County. Marker is at the intersection of Seventh Street and Filmore Avenue, on the left when traveling north on Seventh Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 31715 Seventh Street, Warren MI 48092, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. First Baptist Church of Warren (within shouting distance of this marker); The Wilson-Bosh Home (within shouting
Credits. This page was last revised on June 16, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 424 times since then and 20 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on December 10, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
