Historic Buildings
The museum was born in 1970 during the Village Centennial. It has grown to include nine period buildings each described here.
Sanford School/Main Museum Building
Constructed: 1910. Added on to in 1939 by WPA.
Original Location:
2224 Smith St
Never moved
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Depot
Constructed: 1870
Original Location: Center Street at the railroad tracks
Moved: 1984
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Log Cabin
Constructed: 1879
Original Location: 5 Mile Road in Lincoln Township
Moved: 1971
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Olson Store
Constructed: 1880s
Original Location: Corner of 9 Mile and Olson Road
Moved: 1993
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Felix School
Constructed: 1889
Original Location: corner of 11 Mile Road and Beamish
Moved: 1991
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Clare Bailey Chapel
Constructed: 1891
Original Location: Averill
Moved: 1979, restored in 1982
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Hold Your Wedding Here
Blacksmith's Shop and Bunk House
Constructed: on the museum grounds to mimic a lumber camp.
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