Methodist Episcopal Parsonage
Former Methodist Episcopal parsonage. Source: aadl.org
Renovated in 1980, this extremely well preserved Greek Revival was a parsonage from 1857 to 1881 (aadl.org) The home was specifically constructed for Reverend Seth Reed, a prominent reverend in Michigan and the previous building was converted to what it looks like today in 1858 (aadl.org). Its classical influence is clearly represented in the front-facing temple style with its broken pediment. Other Greek Revival elements include the triangular attic window, fully decorated entablature, typical entry with sidelights and transom, and shuttered windows. Additionally, the transition of Greek Revival style to the more picturesque Italianate and Gothic can be seen in the unusual scalloped trim in on the gables and returns (Wineberg 2014: 143).
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