Circa 1870 Michigan Church For Sale $25K
OHU50K Notes $25,000
Former Methodist Episcopal Church for sale. Built in 1870, the church was more recently the Restoration Outreach Center, and then privately owned.
Seller Comments
- 7bd
- 4ba
- Circa 1870
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202 W Burnside St, Caro, MI $25,000
History
In what is now the village of Caro, Methodism was, as it generally has been, the pioneer denomination following closely on the steps of the first settlers. The first sermon preached by a minister of the Christian religion was preached by a Methodist clergyman, the Rev. I. J. B. McKenney, in the log house which was at that time the residence of S. P. Sherman. This was in the year 1855. At these services twelve persons besides Mr. Sherman were present.
(In 1870) a building 32×56 feet in size, with a tower on the corner 10×10 feet at the base and rising to a pinnacle ninety feet from the ground was built. The interior was tastefully finished and decorated. The contract price of the church was $3,134. It was dedicated August 8, 1870. In 1874 two class rooms were added to the rear, 15×20 feet and 15×12 feet in size, separated by folding doors, and frequently used for social services. In 1879 the society built a parsonage on Burnside Street, adjoining the church of about 130.
Note the original tower below.
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One Comment
Buyer
Tucscoma county official told me several thousand in fines needs to be paid. Before they consider anyone going in this building for work or any reason. He said it has serious issues with neglected water leak in roof and it is about to fall in. He said asbestos and water damage is a big problem.