Commandant's Quarters (Dearborn, Michigan)
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The Commandant's Quarters at the Dearborn Arsenal is a United States military structure located at 21950 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Built in 1834, it is the oldest building in Dearborn still located on its original site. It is considered to be one of the seven most significant buildings in Michigan.[3] It was designated as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1956[2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.[1]
Commandant's Quarters, Dearborn Arsenal | |
Location | 21950 Michigan Ave., Dearborn, Michigan |
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Coordinates | 42°18′23″N 83°14′38″W |
Area | 0.4 acres (0.16 ha) |
Built | 1833 |
Architect | Jeremiah Moors |
Architectural style | Federal |
NRHP reference No. | 70000286[1] |
Significant dates | |
Added to NRHP | October 15, 1970 |
Designated MSHS | August 23, 1956[2] |
The building is part of the Dearborn Historical Museum, which also includes the 1832 Richard Gardner House and the McFadden-Ross House (originally the 1839 Arsenal powder magazine).