This year there is a home that will be celebrating 185 years of existence. One of the oldest homes in Plymouth was originally a Cottage built by one of Plymouth's Pioneers.
1034 York Street. Built in 1829 by Benajah Holbrook. Benajah was an older Brother of Henry Holbrook whom is the namesake of Holbrook Street which is within walking distance of this house. Benajah and his wife Barbara owned this property until his death in 1882. In 1882 this home was purchased by Charles Gentz. The Gentz family resided here for 40 years. At age 10 Frankie Gentz drowned in the stretch of Rouge River which runs behind this home. During a previous renovation of the property by the Norgrove Family, a tombstone for Frankie was found. This home was purchased by Herbert and Leora Norgrove in 1944 and was in the family for 65 years. Today this home has been significantly modified and added on to.
At the time of this photo, this home was undergoing updates.
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