In colonial America, Georgian architecture was associated with Roman republican values, while Greek revival styles symbolized the democracies of...

In 1827, a handful of pioneers attended classes and services led by Elder Warren, a travelling Episcopal minister. They...

The gazebo, built in 1979 quickly became a focal point for ceremonies, musical performances, and program activities in the...

Edward Peck built his original general store in 1832 on the northeast corner of Livernois at Square Lake Road....

Troy historic village Provides a memorable and interactive museum experience for visitors of all ages. A pioneer’s first shelter was...

Troy historic village Provides a memorable and  interactive museum experience for visitors of all ages. Township Supervisor and history...

The original 1 ½ story home was built by pioneer Johnson Niles’ family in 1837 on land that is...

If you have traveled rural America you have seen farmhouses that look like this. The steep gables, cruciform shape,...

This brick schoolhouse stood at the intersection of Big Beaver and Crooks Roads. In 1877 those roads were muddy...

The American landscape is dotted with thousands of small workshops that boast function rather than style. For many years,...

The 1848 Town Hall and this Civil War-era one-room school were nearly identical in size and appearance. The actual...

During the 1800s blacksmith shops were as common and as important as gas stations are today. This simple board...