David M. Amberg House, 573 College Avenue, Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI

The address used in the survey was updated from 573 College Avenue to 505 College Avenue Southeast.

Significance: Built in 1909 for a prosperous liquor wholesaler. This is the only surviving example of the work of Marian L. Mahoney, architect. She collaborated on this house with Frank Lloyd Wright and Wright's chief designer during the early 20th century, H. von Holst. / Brick, sandstone trim, stucco. One story, approx. 75' x 75', T-shaped. Gabled roofs, colored ceramic tiles decorate exterior below gables of living room, dining room and bedrooms, wide overhangs, porch, strip windows, leaded glass. Notable interior trim, large stained glass skylights in living room and dining room.

Survey number: HABS MI-242

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1933 - 1970

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