Name/Title
George E. Weed house 2008Entry/Object ID
2021.41.39Description
Digital photos of the exterior and interior of the Weed farm house taken 20 April 2008. The photo were used in a powerpoint presentation by Dr. James Schmiechen, an architectural historian.
A seven-page pdf titled "The Horist Manor by Weed's Creek, Circa 1845 (Historically known as the Fernwood Resort) An Informal History and Property Description, 2488 Lakeshore Drive, Fennville, Michigan 49408, Updated 7/01"Photograph Details
Type of Photograph
DigitalSubject Person or Organization
Fernwood/Horist Manor by Weed's CreekContext
This seven-acre site and circa 1845 house was once an inn run by George E. Weed in the 1910s. It is located at 2488 Lakeshore Dr. in Fennville. This property has gone by other names including Fernwood Resort and Horist Manor by Weed's Creek.
Property records indicate the building was purchased by the John F. Gilmore Company/Gilmore Scott Trust in 2013. The building underwent a signifiant and thoughtful restoration after the purchase.Collection
Buildings: Homes, cottages and private residences, Buildings: Commercial, Historic PreservationCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2021.41Source or Donor
Schmiechen, James A.Acquisition Method
DonationDimensions
Dimension Description
digital assetLocation
* Untyped Location
Digital data in CatalogItRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Weed, Joshua 1817-1899, Weed, George Enoin 1857-1920Create Date
August 21, 2025Update Date
August 21, 2025
