Mill Town Heritage of Rochester and Avon Township The real estate professional’s mantra that “location is everything” was as true in Rochester’s pioneer days as it is today. Long before the James Graham party led white settlers to today’s Oakland County, its hospitable lakes and streams and the excellent fishing they offered drew native people to the area. Water also attracted the Grahams and those who followed them. It was an essential element to sustain life, and it would power the new … [Read more...]
Plans Surface for Chapman House
January 31, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A gracious mansion on Walnut in downtown Rochester may get another shot at life. On February 6, the Rochester Planning Commission will take public comment on a developer’s plan to turn the Chapman House into a restaurant and retail space. Bentley Property Holdings LLC has submitted an application for special-project and site-plan approval. The development requires approval as a special project because a partial waiver of the parking requirement is requested. The Italian Renaissance Revival … [Read more...]
