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Brinkerhoff-Becker House
601 West Forest Avenue, Ypsilanti - Washtenaw County
| Other Names |
Becker-Stachlewitz House
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| Property Type |
frame house
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| Historic Use |
DOMESTIC
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| Current Use |
DOMESTIC
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| Style |
Queen Anne
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| Narrative Description |
The Brinerhoff-Becker House is a square, two-and-one-half-story, frame structure with Queen Anne style, gable, porch,and driveway trim. The house's most prominent feature is the round, helmet-domed tower which stands at the corner . The structure has recently been remodelled into apartments.
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| Statement of Significance |
The Brinkerhoff-Becker house was built between 1863-1869 and remodelled to its present appearance in 1891. The helmet-dome, oriental corner-tower of this elaborately detailed structure is significant as a key visual and architectural landmark.
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| Period of Significance |
1866-1900
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| Significant Date(s) |
1863, 1869, 1891
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| Registry Type(s) |
07/08/1982 National Register listed
08/12/1977 State Register listed
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| Site ID# |
P24944
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