W. R. Stafford Worker's House

The W. R. Stafford Worker's House, also known as the Blue Town House, is a private house located at 8022 Cedar Street in Port Hope, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.[1]

W. R. Stafford Worker's House
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
Location	8022 Cedar St., Port Hope, Michigan
Coordinates	43°56′22″N 82°42′40″W
Area	less than one acre
Built	1875
Architectural style	Vernacular End-Gable
MPS	Port Hope MPS
NRHP reference No.	87001978[1]
Added to NRHP	November 20, 1987

History

This house was likely built in the 1870s, or possibly the 1860s, as one of a set of six houses. The houses were built for workers employed by W.R. Stafford in his salt block or agricultural operations. This house likely was for a married worker and his family.[2]

Description

The Blue Town House is a narrow-fronted, two-story, vernacular end-gable structure with a single story ell projecting to the rear. The structure is sheathed with clapboard, and has simple raking Greek Revival cornices without returns ad entrance trim. The windows are double-hung, two-over-two units. In the interior, the first floor contains a living room, a dining room, a kitchen, and a staircase to the second floor. The second floor space is divided into front and rear rooms.[2]

References

1. "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
2. R. O. Christensen (September 1987), National Register of Historic Places Registration Form: Stafford, W. R., Worker's House