494 South Ann Arbor Street

1994 Survey Photo by Kosky & Glynn Associates
Copyright held by the City of Saline

Photo by Lori Swick
February 2013

Architectural Description: This is a one-and-one-half story, Minimal Traditional style house. The front façade has a gable and portico entry. Since the 1994 Survey photo, new windows, front door and vinyl siding and roofing have been added to this house. There is a detached two-car garage on the north rear side of the property.

For further information on Minimal Traditional style houses, please click on the following link:

http://www.antiquehomestyle.com/styles/minimal-traditional.htm

History: Mr. and Mrs. Johnson built this house in 1946. At the time of the 1994 survey, the Johnsons were still residing here. The Study Committee Report from 2007 states that the front entrance, patio, kitchen and garage were remodeled in 1968.

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