The Larsen Home

Born in Denmark, Hans B. Larsen, along with his two brothers, arrived in Manistee in the mid-1860s. About 1874, the three Larsen brothers opened a small store in Manistee dealing in second-hand goods. Through careful business management the store continued to expand. By 1880, Hans had moved into a new store on River Street where he would continue selling dry goods and clothes for over 35 years. This two- and one-half story home is built in the Colonial Revival Style. The two-story porch, facing north, supported by the decorative and slender columns are a key feature to this home along with the high dormers along the south facing side of the home. In 1902, construction commenced on this home and by the following year, Larsen and his family had moved in.