Boarding House, Singapore
Drawing
Ink drawing on watercolor paper of a large, multiple-story building that once existed in Singapore, Michigan. Drawn by Margaret McDermott based on a description by Laura Hudson Hutchins interpreted by architectural historian Dr. James Schmiechen.
The drawing appeared in SDHS publication "Raising the Roof" 2nd edition page 13 and "Remembering When" newspaper articles [see 2021.87.114].
2021.41.62
Ink - Black
The Big House or Astor House was built in 1837 or 1838 as housing for Singapore mill workers and their families. Early immigrants from the Netherlands, traveling by ship on the Lake Michigan, often stayed at Singapore before attempting the final leg of their journey to Holland, Michigan.
Buildings: LostBuildings: Commercial
Winthers, Sally
2021.41
Schmiechen, James A.
Donation
McDermott, Margaret
7-1/2 in
11 in
039 Singapore
09/30/2025
09/30/2025