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Grand Rapids in 1856

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Gerald R. Ford Boyhood Home

Gerald R. Ford Boyhood Home

GRHC - 2007

The one story, bungalow style home has windows across the front and a central entry off an open front porch that extends across the front of the house. The roof which overhangs the porch and supported by four large pillars is topped by a dormer.

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Full Details

TitleGerald R. Ford Boyhood Home
CreatorGRHC
Date2007
Current Address1960 Prospect Ave. SE
ArchitectUnknown
ContractorUnknown
Original UsePrivate home
NeighborhoodGarfield Park
Notes

Title by cataloger. Ford and his mother lived here from 1913-1917. The street name was Terrace Ave., but was changed to Prospect in 1920.

CollectionGrand Rapids Historical Commission
Locationlocation on map


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