National Register of Historic Places

West Pearl Street Historic District

Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan
Listed
July 25, 1990
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
90001122

About this property

The West Pearl Street Historic District is a primarily residential historic district, located at 155-225 and 160-208 W. Pearl Street in Coldwater, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1990. After the Civil War, Coldwater rapidly expanded, and substantial residences were constructed along arteries leading out of the downtown area. Many were built along East Chicago Road, but another concentration was here along Pearl Street. The oldest house in the district, the Brown-Halstad House at 165 W. Pearl, was built in 1860. Lorenzo D. Halsted (165 W. Pearl): co-owner of Coldwater's the city's first factory manufacturing cut and smoking tobacco and cigars. George Starr (166 W. Pearl): cashier and president of the Coldwater National Bank. Lester E. Rose (186 West Pearl): president of the Southern Michigan National Bank. William A. Coombs (199 West Pearl): owner of the Coombs Milling Company. Robert G. Chandler (200 West Pearl): co-owner of A. Chandler & Son, a pioneer hardware store. The west Pearl Street Historic District runs along both sides of West Pearl two blocks near Coldwater's central business district. It contains a significant concentration of large, late 19th century homes located on the city's west side. The district contains 18 buildings, 15 of which contribute to the historic nature of the district, and three of which are carriage houses. Architectural styles in the district are mixed, including Greek Revival, Italianate Stick and Eastlake houses, and Colonial Revival. Several of the houses are sited on substantial lots. National Register of Historic Places listings in Branch County, Michigan

Location

155--225 and 160--208 W. Pearl St.
Coldwater, Branch County, Michigan
41.94060, -85.00874

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When was West Pearl Street Historic District listed on the National Register?

West Pearl Street Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 25, 1990.

What type of historic resource is West Pearl Street Historic District?

West Pearl Street Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for West Pearl Street Historic District?

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