Viddler

Contact Mary Hovey-Miller at 517-719-5555 - Front of home:
Welcome to 707 S Main St. In 1886, a young farmer from Springport gave up farming, built this home, and a successful future.
M.D. Crawford came to Eaton Rapids and married Belle Stirling. The
Stirling family had been well established in Eaton Rapids dating back to 1839.
Together with one of the Stirling brothers, MD Crawford established
a grocery store, Stirling & Crawford. Later, Mr. Crawford on his own
went in to wholesale distribution. He exported eggs, butter and poultry to smaller grocers in rural areas. He made large purchases
from Chicago wholesalers, bringing a variety of products to the area
for distribution.
Mr. Crawford lived in to his 80’s and even after his death, this home
remained in his family, owned by his daughter for many years. Almost 125 years old, this home has been kept, for the most part, in
original condition.

Foyer:
Bring your antiques and showcase them in this Victorian home.
Ten foot ceilings, and woodwork that has never been painted in
still in excellent condition. Notice this beautiful pocket door.

Parlor:
Notice the original fireplace with original tile, mantel, and detailed
oxen scene on the cover. Again, 10 foot ceilings and crown moulding
throughout. The bay window is a perfect place to sit and enjoy a
game of pool. The drapes are matched to those in the Foyer. Another
solid pocket door leads to a family room...

Family Room:
These built in’s will hold all of your books and supplies, and you
will be able to display all of your family heirlooms here as well. The
paint is “Portsmouth Blue” a color selected from a historic paint deck.
This French Door will provide a nice breeze in summer as well a let you out to the side yard. These oak pocket doors and recently
refinished wood floors lead right in to the dining room.