222 Madison Avenue SE
- Year Built: 1890
- Style: Stick
- Description: McCormick House - Walking Tour
- Comments: 1975 Heritage Hill calendar write-up: Henry F. McCormick, an attorney and partner in the law firm of Temple, Thompson and McCormick, built this home which is an excellent example of Stick style architecture in 1890. Mr. McCormick served as a member of the Mississippi Marine Brigade, also known as the "Hoss Marine", which fought rebel raiders on the Mississippi River. He participated in the capture of Memphis, but was out of action before the end of the was because he was hospitalized when his horse was shot and fell on him. In 1912, this was the home of Dr. A.M. Campbell, one of the city's earliest physicians and possible the first to specialize in obstetrics. Dr. Campbell was the first maternity consultant for the Michigan Department of Health and served as the Chief of Staff of Blodgett Memorial Hospital. In a Stick style home, the detail emphasizes the horizontal and vertical architectural members, a distinguishing feature which is readily apparent on this home. The furniture turning of the veranda and geometrical details around the windows reflect an Eastlake influence. In 1939 the house was turned into four apartments. (A.M. Cambell, early obstetrician)
Owners
- McCormick, Henry F. (Original Owner) – Lawyer of the firm Temple, Thompson and McCormick; also member of the Mississippi Marine Brigade aka “Hoss Marine
- McR Deane, Fred (1908-1911) – Treasurer of the Bissell Company
- Campbell, Dr. A.M. (1912-1918)
- Noel, John S. Major (1919-1927) – Resided in Grand Rapids for 50 years; Soldier, Mountain climber, militant worder for Civic projects. Particularily interested in National Guard. Went with Pershing on piniture mission to Mexico after bandit raider Pancho Villa. In 1924 official photographer with Mc. Everest expedition which ascended to whin 800 feet of the summit.
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