Sandstone beauty
One of Marquette's great sandstone buildings. This was built in 1875 for Andrew Ripka, who managed the ore docks, but I always think of it as my piano teacher's house. There was a huge entry hall, with a formal dining room off to the left and the sitting room to the right. Our lessons were in the sitting room, which had plenty of room for two grand pianos. The west-facing bay windows held her collection of Murano glass figurines. Now owned by a woman very active in beautification work. She's building an addition, matching the original sandstone. More about her and the house here.
Part of the Ridge and Arch Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Sandstone beauty
One of Marquette's great sandstone buildings. This was built in 1875 for Andrew Ripka, who managed the ore docks, but I always think of it as my piano teacher's house. There was a huge entry hall, with a formal dining room off to the left and the sitting room to the right. Our lessons were in the sitting room, which had plenty of room for two grand pianos. The west-facing bay windows held her collection of Murano glass figurines. Now owned by a woman very active in beautification work. She's building an addition, matching the original sandstone. More about her and the house here.
Part of the Ridge and Arch Historic District, listed on the National Register of Historic Places.