Alfred Hertler Farm

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The photo is the Hertler Farm at 7500 E. Michigan, 1 1/2 miles east of Saline, Michigan, in Pittsfield Township. Photo was taken from the west field with corn shocks in the foreground. The hip-roof barn, tool shed and garage were rebuilt after a fire during World War II. The landmark wood-enclosed windmill and woodshed behind it escaped burning. The house, featuring Greek architecture, facing the road was built before Gottlob Hertler bought the farm in February 1880.; Gottlob Hertler bought the farm from Edgar L. Bickford for $7,110. Six years later he bought 30 acres fronting the road from Harlan Tallman for $1900 to have a 175-acre farm. His sons, Alfred, Karl and John worked the farm after he retired until their deaths. Grandchildren still have the farm. Gottlob Hertler was born in Obersielmingen, Germany in 1851. At the age of 17, he came to America to be with his brother George, who lived on a farm on Willis Road near Saline. For several years he practiced the cooper

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Saline Area Historical Photos

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Farming

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