by kgrifka | Feb 9, 2022 | Metamora Crossroads Historic District
4 Barrows Store The Barrows Store was built around 1866 by Eber Barrows. In 1872, Elias L’Hommedieu came from New Jersey and opened a harness shop on the site of the gas station, and present day Metamora General Store. Shortly after, Barrows sold his store south...
by kgrifka | Feb 9, 2022 | Metamora Crossroads Historic District
3 Barnes Store The original Barnes Store was located south of Dryden Rd. and west of the railroad tracks. It is believed that the building had its origins as a cooper’s shop before being owned by the father and son team of Alva and Marion Barnes. It was moved...
by kgrifka | Feb 9, 2022 | Metamora Crossroads Historic District
2 Town Hall & Opera House The Town Hall, dedicated in 1888, was the scene of elections, school events, home talent plays, traveling medicine shoes and dances. The was the town focal point for family entertainment. The Lapeer County Press and Democrat reported in...
by kgrifka | Feb 9, 2022 | Metamora Crossroads Historic District
1 Hoard House The actual date the Hoard House was built remains a mystery. An excerpt from Metamora Among the Hills states, “The first store built in the village was erected before 1850, first managed, then owned by Daniel Ammerman. It was said that he...
