GC3D7DD Heritage Park: Burrowes (Traditional Cache) in Michigan, United States created by Trail Mix 8

This cache has been archived.

-allenite-: As there's been no cache to find for months, I'm archiving it to keep it from continually showing up in search lists, and to prevent it from blocking other cache placements. If you wish to repair/replace the cache sometime in the future (within 60 days), just contact us (by email), and assuming it meets the guidelines, we'll be happy to unarchive it.

GC3D7DD ▼

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Hidden : 3/6/2012

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Size: Size: regular (regular)

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Geocache Description:

This cache was placed with permission from the Heritage Park Nature Center. It is located on an "unrecognized trail" off the River Trail immediately after you cross over the Rouge River. Park hours are 8:00 am to dusk. Please click on the related web page above for a park brochure and trail map.

On your way to the cache, you will pass by a private residence known as the Marcus Burrowes "Burbrook" House. It was recently purchased and is currently under major renovations.

Marcus Burrowes was an outstanding Michigan architect in the early 1900’s through the 1920’s period. In an era when Farmington was a desirable place for country estates, Burrowes designed and built his own home on a bluff overlooking a branch of the Rouge River. It was built in 1924 in French Provincial style constructed of concrete block to which a stucco finish was applied. Basement windows, new to the period, offered maximum ventilation. There are many cabinet and bookcase features in the house and some of the carpentry work was done by Burrowes himself. There are four French shallow fireplaces with tall chimneys.

This house is listed on the Michigan Registry of Historical Places.

Check out Marcus Burrowes on Wikipedia and see if he designed a home or library in your town!

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Decryption Key

A|B|C|D|E|F|G|H|I|J|K|L|M
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N|O|P|Q|R|S|T|U|V|W|X|Y|Z

(letter above equals below, and vice versa)