Ypsilanti Historical Society, Ypsilanti

Name: Ypsilanti Historical Society
Address: 220 N Huron St, Ypsilanti, 48197-2516, United States
Telephone: +1 734-482-4990

#7 among attractions in Ypsilanti

Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

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The Ypsilanti Historical Society, founded in 1961, operates the Ypsilanti Historical Museum and Rudisill-Fletcher-White Archives in Ypsilanti, Michigan. The museum and archives are located at 220 N Huron St. in an Italianate mansion built in 1860 by Asa Dow. The house came into possession of the Ypsilanti Historical Society in 1970 after being owned by the city since 1966. In 2007 the Fletcher-White Archives moved from the property's carriage house into the basement of the main house. ()

Established: 1961 (63 years ago)Coordinates: 42°14'41"N, 83°36'46"W

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220 N Huron StRiversideYpsilanti 48197-2516 United States

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+1 734-482-4990

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Ypsilanti Historical Society – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Sidetrack Bar & Grill, Pease Auditorium.

~600 ftNW
Specialty museum, Museum, History museum
Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti
3 min walk • The Michigan Firehouse Museum is a unique cultural gem nestled in the city of Ypsilanti, Michigan. This museum is dedicated to preserving and showcasing the history and heroism of firefighters throughout the ages. Housed in an original 1898 firehouse with a modern...
~1310 ftE
History museum, Museum
Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum, Ypsilanti
7 min walk • The Ypsilanti Automotive Heritage Museum in Ypsilanti, Michigan is a unique automotive museum that is home to cars from the local Willow Run Plant and cars from Hudson Motors.
~1090 ftE
Nightlife, Restaurant
Sidetrack Bar & Grill, Ypsilanti
6 min walk • Sidetrack Bar and Grill is a restaurant on the east end of Depot Town in Ypsilanti, Michigan, at 56 East Cross Street. It is just down the road from Eastern Michigan University and is a popular hangout for students and faculty.
0.5 miW
Concerts and shows, Auditorium, Theater
Pease Auditorium, Ypsilanti
12 min walk • Pease Auditorium is a music venue on the campus of Eastern Michigan University in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Built in 1914, Pease auditorium is the 4th oldest standing building on Eastern Michigan University's campus. The auditorium was constructed in 1914 for $243,963. For the time, that was a considerable amount of money.
0.6 miW
Tower
Ypsilanti Water Tower, Ypsilanti
16 min walk • The Ypsilanti Water Tower is a historic water tower in Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States. The tower was designed by William R. Coats and built as part of an elaborate city waterworks project that began in 1889. Located on the highest point in Ypsilanti, the tower was built in 1890 at a cost of $21,435.63.
0.6 miW
Romanesque revival architecture, Romanesque architecture
Starkweather Hall, Ypsilanti
16 min walk • Starkweather Hall, also known as Starkweather Religious Center, is a religious and educational building located at 901 West Forest Avenue in Ypsilanti, Michigan, on the campus of Eastern Michigan University.
~620 ftSE
Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture
Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti
3 min walk • The Ypsilanti Historic District is a historic district located along several blocks on each side of the Huron River in the center of Ypsilanti, Michigan.
0.6 miE
Playground, Park, Basketball court
Prospect Park, Ypsilanti
16 min walk • Prospect Park is a 9.5 acre park in the northeast corner of Ypsilanti, Michigan, and is the oldest park in Ypsilanti. This park, which was originally a cemetery, is the home of a retired coastal defense cannon from Maine, and is currently the home of the restored Luna Lake.
~1080 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Depot Town, Ypsilanti
6 min walk • Depot Town is a commercial area, with some residences above storefronts, in Ypsilanti, Michigan's historic district. Depot Town proper consists of East Cross Street from the Huron River to North River Street, and a small area on the 300-block of North River Street.
0.8 miW
Library
Bruce T. Halle Library, Ypsilanti
21 min walk • The Bruce T. Halle Library, often simply referred to as Halle Library, is the sole library on the Eastern Michigan University campus.
~420 ftW
Event space, Greek Revival architecture
Ladies' Literary Club Building, Ypsilanti
3 min walk • The Ladies' Literary Club Building, also known as the William M. Davis House or the Arden H. Ballard House, was built as a private home, and is currently used as the meeting place for the Ladies' Literary Club. It is located at 218 North Washington Street Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Ypsilanti Historical Society open?

Ypsilanti Historical Society is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 2 pm - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Ypsilanti Historical Society?

Nearby attractions include Ladies' Literary Club Building, Ypsilanti (3 min walk), Michigan Firehouse Museum, Ypsilanti (3 min walk), Ypsilanti Historic District, Ypsilanti (3 min walk), Depot Town, Ypsilanti (6 min walk).