Historic homes open to public Saturday
This coming Saturday, October 19, all three Pontiac House Museums will be open for free public tours from 1-3 pm. Each of the homes offers visitors a unique view into Pontiac's past.
The Jason Strevell House at 401 W. Livingston St. was included on the National Register of Historic Place for its unique to the area architecture. The home also offers a glimpse into Abraham Lincoln's relationship to the Pontiac area. He was friends with owner of the home and is known to have visited on at least one occasion.
The Jones House at 321 E. Madison St. is also on the National Register for its unique place in local history. Built in 1858 it is the oldest brick residence still remaining in Pontiac and was occupied by several of Pontiac's prominent families. It is furnished with an amazing collection of donated local antiques.
The Catherine V. Yost House at 298 W. Water St. was built by Pontiac attorney and Politician Zoath Freeman Yost in 1898 for his wife and 3 children. They were to be the only occupants of the home. After the final family member died childless it became a museum highlighting the artwork of middle-child Catherine. All of the articles in the home are original to the family.
Visitors to each of the homes can also learn more and support the Livingston County Historical Society at the same time. In 2023 Society President Dale Maley researched each home and the people who occupied it through the years. He published a book on each one which is available to purchase at the respective location and all funds received go to the Society.Each of the homes is administered by the Society, with volunteers giving the tours. There is ample free on-street parking nearby.
Also The Livingston County Historical Society will have it's monthly meeting this Thursday October 17th at 7pm at the Strevell House, 401 W. Livingston St. Meeting are free and open to the public. Refreshment are served following the meeting.
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