The David Whitney House Whitney family photo Shelia Lyon  The
David Whitney House  Constructed in 1890-94 for David Whitney,
the Whitney House is an excellent example of the Romanesque
Revival style of architecture. In 1857, Mr. Whitney came west to
Detroit to run the operations of two East Coast firms involved
in the lumber industry. By the 1870s, Whitney had branched out
on hisown, investing in pinelands primarily in Wisconsin and
Michigan. Becoming involved in maritime transportation, Whitney
also owned an extensive fleet of steam barges and consorts. ...
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