222 South Ann Arbor Street
Date of Construction: 1949
Photo by Cynthia Christensen
October 2012
Architectural Description: This house is a Minimal Traditional Ranch style house, much like its neighbor (see 220 South Ann Arbor).
It has a side-gable roof and a front gable wing, featuring a large picture window.
History: This house was built in 1949 by Vern Osterhout. Daniel and Irene Grub were residing here in 1954 (Kosky & Glynn).
For further information on Minimal Traditional style houses, please click on the following link:
http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/styles/minimal-traditional.htm
Sources: "Historic District Study Committee Report for the South Ann Arbor Street Local Historic District." 2007.
Kosky & Glynn Associates. "Intensive Survey, South Ann Arbor Street, Saline, Michigan." 1994.
Suggested Reading: McAlester, Virginia, and Lee McAlester. A Field Guide to American Houses. New York: Alfred A. Knopf, 1984.
Prepared by Lori Swick
April 17, 2013