O. M. Barnes Castle

Description:
Built by railroad tycoon Orlando Mack Barnes in 1875-1876, located at 137 West Main Street overlooking the Grand River. The "castle" was designed by L. D. Grosvenor and built at a cost of $40,000. It had six stairwells and nine fireplaces, among other details. Barnes' son Orlando Fleming Barnes maintained the house into the 1920s. Both served as Mayor of Lansing.
Data Provider:
Capital Area District Library (Lansing, MI). Forest Parke Library and Archives
Collection:
Local History Photograph Collection
Subject Topic:
Ingham County (Mich.), Lansing (Mich.), Houses, Main Street West, and Malcolm X Street
Language:
English
Rights:
Copyright Not Evaluated
URL:
http://cadl.pastperfectonline.com/archive/3C5ABF5D-E267-4758-B030-290010932257