The three story Neoclassical style, brick building has four white pillars centrally positioned. A porch runs across the front of the building with access by a double staircase. An inscription on the upper face of the building reads, "Home for Children Erected A.D. 1908." The barren trees indicate late fall or winter.
| Title | D. A. Blodgett Home for Children |
|---|---|
| Current Address | 920 Cherry St. SE |
| Pre 1912 Address | 662 Cherry St. SE |
| Architect | Asbury W. Buckley, Chicago, IL |
| Contractor | N. J. Westra, Grand Rapids |
| Date Constructed | 1908 |
| Original Owner | Children's Home Society |
| Original Use | Orphanage |
| Neighborhood | Fairmount Square District |
| Information Source | ICCF; Michigan Tradesman, September 16, 1908, page 2 |
| Notes | The date of the photograph is unknown. |
| Collection | Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Grand Rapids Public Library |
| Rights | Reproduction and copyright information regarding this image is available from Grand Rapids History & Special Collections, Archives, Grand Rapids Public Library, Grand Rapids, MI |
| Location |  |
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