The Arnold Home

In 1909, local businessman John Arnold, had this handsome home constructed on the western portion of Fourth Street. The plans for the elegant structure were drawn up by local architect, Gust Peterson, who similarly did all of the original carpentry work in the house. The most striking feature to this home is the wrap-around front porch, that was so iconic on homes of this style built in the early 1900s. Referred to as "one of the prettiest homes in Michigan", this residence (like many local buildings built during the early 1900s) was constructed using brick produced by the Manistee Sand Lime Brick Co.