The Muskegon Historic District is a public and residential historic district in Muskegon, Michigan, consisting of the four blocks between Clay Avenue, Webster Avenue, Second Street, and Sixth Street, and the two blocks between Webster Avenue, Muskegon Avenue, Second Street and Fourth Street.[2] The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972.[1]
The Muskegon Historic District contains around twenty major buildings, along with a small number of outbuildings, such as carriage houses. The district encompasses both public buildings and private residences, as well as Hackley Park. Notable public buildings include the Hackley Library, Muskegon Museum of Art, and the Hackley School Administration Building. Notable residences include the Charles H. Hackley House, the Hume House, and the John Torrent House. Some other houses are included in the district, and are primarily late Italianate in style form the 1880s. These houses are largely architecturally intact, and are still occupied as private residences.[2]
Some significant structures include:
Hackley Public Library (Third and Webster) Funded by an 1888 donation from Charles Hackley, the Hackley Public Library was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Patton and Fisher. It is a pink granite Romanesque Revival structure with brownstone trim. The library opened in 1890.[3]
St Paul's Episcopal Church (Third and Clay) St Paul's Episcopal Church is a greyish greenstone structure, constructed in 1892. Construction was heavily funded by Thomas Hume.[3]
Muskegon Museum of Art (296 Webster) The Muskegon Museum of Art is a Classical Revival structure designed by S. S. Berman of Chicago. The building and the bulk of the collection was funded by a bequest from Charles Hackley after his death in 1905. The museum opened in 1912.[3]
John Torrent House (Third and Webster) The John Torrent House is a 30-room granite structure built in 1892.[3]
Hackley Park (between Clay & Webster, Third & Fourth) Both the land for Hackley Park and the statues located in the park were donated by Charles Hackley to the city. The statues memorialize Union soldiers, sailors, and leaders during the American Civil War. The Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands at the center of the park, and statues of Abraham Lincoln, David Farragut, Ulysses S. Grant, and William T. Sherman stand at the corners.[3]
Hackley and Hume Houses (Webster and Sixth) These two 1887 Victorian houses and the shared carriage house between them were built for Charles Hackley and his business partner Thomas Hume.[3]
History
In the late 19th century, Muskegon was the center of the lumbering trade in Michigan. Muskegon residents such as Charles H. Hackley made a fortune in the trade. Hackley spent much of his money on projects in his hometown, constructing a public library in 1890, a school in 1893, and a public art gallery in 1912. He also built his own house nearby in 1887, the same time his business partner Thomas Hume built his house. Hackley Park, in the center of this district, is a memorial to Charles Hackley. John Torrent, another lumberman, built his house in the area in 1892.[2]
As of 2017, the Hackley and Hume houses have been professionally restored.[4] and are open to the public as the "Hackley & Hume Historic Sites".[5] The Torrent House is owned by the Red Cross.[3]
^ abcWilliam Lowery (February 9, 1972), NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY - NOMINATION FORM: Muskegon Historic District (Note: large pdf file)
^ abcdefgMargaret Beattie Bogue (1985), Around the Shores of Lake Michigan: A Guide to Historic Sites, University of Wisconsin Press, pp. 321–322, ISBN9780299100001
^Historic Districts Master Land Use Plan(PDF), City of Muskegon
^"HACKLEY & HUME HISTORIC SITES". Lakeshore Museum Center. Retrieved 2017-05-09.
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The Muskegon Historic District is a public and residential historic district in Muskegon Michigan consisting of the four blocks between Clay Avenue Webster Avenue Second Street and Sixth Street and the two blocks between Webster Avenue Muskegon Avenue Second Street and Fourth Street 2 The district was placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972 1 Muskegon Historic DistrictU S National Register of Historic PlacesU S Historic districtMichigan State Historic SiteSoldiers and Sailors Monument Hackley ParkShow map of MichiganShow map of the United StatesLocationBounded roughly by Clay Muskegon 2nd and 6th Sts Muskegon MichiganCoordinates43 14 0 N 86 15 15 W 43 23333 N 86 25417 W 43 23333 86 25417 Coordinates 43 14 0 N 86 15 15 W 43 23333 N 86 25417 W 43 23333 86 25417Area20 acres 8 1 ha Architectural styleItalianateNRHP reference No 72000647 1 Added to NRHPSeptember 27 1972 Contents 1 Description 2 History 3 Gallery 4 References 5 External linksDescription EditThe Muskegon Historic District contains around twenty major buildings along with a small number of outbuildings such as carriage houses The district encompasses both public buildings and private residences as well as Hackley Park Notable public buildings include the Hackley Library Muskegon Museum of Art and the Hackley School Administration Building Notable residences include the Charles H Hackley House the Hume House and the John Torrent House Some other houses are included in the district and are primarily late Italianate in style form the 1880s These houses are largely architecturally intact and are still occupied as private residences 2 Some significant structures include Hackley Public Library Third and Webster Funded by an 1888 donation from Charles Hackley the Hackley Public Library was designed by the Chicago architectural firm of Patton and Fisher It is a pink granite Romanesque Revival structure with brownstone trim The library opened in 1890 3 St Paul s Episcopal Church Third and Clay St Paul s Episcopal Church is a greyish greenstone structure constructed in 1892 Construction was heavily funded by Thomas Hume 3 Muskegon Museum of Art 296 Webster The Muskegon Museum of Art is a Classical Revival structure designed by S S Berman of Chicago The building and the bulk of the collection was funded by a bequest from Charles Hackley after his death in 1905 The museum opened in 1912 3 John Torrent House Third and Webster The John Torrent House is a 30 room granite structure built in 1892 3 Hackley Park between Clay amp Webster Third amp Fourth Both the land for Hackley Park and the statues located in the park were donated by Charles Hackley to the city The statues memorialize Union soldiers sailors and leaders during the American Civil War The Soldiers and Sailors Monument stands at the center of the park and statues of Abraham Lincoln David Farragut Ulysses S Grant and William T Sherman stand at the corners 3 Hackley and Hume Houses Webster and Sixth These two 1887 Victorian houses and the shared carriage house between them were built for Charles Hackley and his business partner Thomas Hume 3 History EditIn the late 19th century Muskegon was the center of the lumbering trade in Michigan Muskegon residents such as Charles H Hackley made a fortune in the trade Hackley spent much of his money on projects in his hometown constructing a public library in 1890 a school in 1893 and a public art gallery in 1912 He also built his own house nearby in 1887 the same time his business partner Thomas Hume built his house Hackley Park in the center of this district is a memorial to Charles Hackley John Torrent another lumberman built his house in the area in 1892 2 As of 2017 the Hackley and Hume houses have been professionally restored 4 and are open to the public as the Hackley amp Hume Historic Sites 5 The Torrent House is owned by the Red Cross 3 Gallery Edit Hackley Public Library Torrent House Hackley House Hume HouseReferences Edit a b National Register Information System National Register of Historic Places National Park Service July 9 2010 a b c William Lowery February 9 1972 NATIONAL REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES INVENTORY NOMINATION FORM Muskegon Historic District Note large pdf file a b c d e f g Margaret Beattie Bogue 1985 Around the Shores of Lake Michigan A Guide to Historic Sites University of Wisconsin Press pp 321 322 ISBN 9780299100001 Historic Districts Master Land Use Plan PDF City of Muskegon HACKLEY amp HUME HISTORIC SITES Lakeshore Museum Center Retrieved 2017 05 09 External links Edit Wikimedia Commons has media related to Muskegon Historic District Muskegon Museum of Art Hackley Museum Hackley amp Hume Historic Sites Hackley Public Library Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Muskegon Historic District amp oldid 1092261089, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
