220 N. Huron St.
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
734 482 4990
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| Downstairs: | Dining Room | Entrance | Family Parlor |
| Formal Parlor | Solarium | Ypsilanti Room | |
| Library / Music Room | |||
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| Upstairs: | Bedroom | Costume Room | Meeting Room |
| Tool Room | Toy Room | ||
Entrance
This house was built in the 1860s by Asa Dow who came from Chicago to go into business with D.L. Quirk. Following the death of his wife Mr. Dow sold the house to the Lambert Barnes family who lived in it for forty-seven years. (1875-1922)
The
magnificent stairway, with its splendid curve, spindled bannister and
sturdy newel post, was expertly carved from the wood of a butternut tree.
The stenciling, on the left of the doorway and above the door, once followed up the steps. Several rooms have stenciled borders with other unique designs. This work is found in no other structure in Ypsilanti.