1872 Italianate – Marshall, MI

12/18/15 72 Comments

Posted on OHD: 12/18/15. Last OHD Update: 7/25/22.
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407 N Madison St, Marshall, MI 49068

One of Marshall's finest historic homes is ready for a new buyer. The Cronin House is a Italianante villaI that is registered as a historic landmark with the State of Michigan. 6 bedrooms, 2 bath and over 5300 SF. Walkout basement and screened porch. 2 car detached garage and over 1.3 acre lot. This beauty will need some restoration but most of the original woodwork, including the staircase and brick fireplaces remain.

6 Bed ∙ 2 Bath ∙ 5,358 Sq Ft ∙ 1.3 Ac.

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<a href="http://www.remax-michigan.com/Home/407-N-MADISON-Marshall-MI-49068/XWT/15062644?s=zillow" class="external">Michael Brubaker, RE/MAX Perrett Associates</a>

(269) 968-6101

“This house was built in 1872 for Jeremiah and Susan Cronin. One hundred years later it provided the setting for The House with a Clock in Its Walls. a teenage mystery novel written by Marshall native John Bellairs. Bellairs (1938-1991) was born in Marshall and graduated from Marshall High School. After earning degrees from the University of Notre Dame and the University of Chicago, he taught writing at several colleges and authored eighteen books, mostly for children. From 1973 to 1976 he wrote three books with Marshall settings. When explaining why he wrote for children, Bellairs noted: “In my imagination I repeatedly walk up and down the streets of the beatiful Michigan town where I grew up. It is full of Victorian mansions and history, and it would work on the creative mind of any kid.” “

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