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Sunday, December 31, 2006
Estate Grand Finale Detroit Free Press 11-21-1982
Mr.Allan Shelden grandfather Mr Russel A. Alger was the governor of Michigan , not his father.
How True !
We all should try to live this way. Use your voice.This blog was started to get people to care about nature and history.
Monday, December 18, 2006
Stony Creek Nature Center
Stony Creek Nature Center The last original building in Stony Creek Metro Park.When the new nature center is opens in 2007 this building will be demolished.I have fond memories of the Nature Center, start going there in 1964 when it first open. Take some time out of your busy life to to stop and say goodbye.And remember to take pictures so you can remember your visted.The new nature center will hold many new and wonderful memories to.Thanks to the Nature Center Staff for instilling in me the love of nature and of history.Lastly I hope Roger is enjoying his retirement.
Hi everyone i just want to thank all the wonderful patrons I met in the last 2 months..In November and December I been out photographing the Shelden Estate and I met Patrons from all over Michigan.This blog was started to thank all the patrons who care about the Shelden Estates and the history of this wonderful park we call Stony Creek.Even though this blog is called the Shelden Estate, I'm going to include history on the Stony Creek Nature Center and a few other surprises.You may even see a picture of my favorite animal SUNSHINE the gorilla.I have a flickr page ,when you click on a photos in the blog it will take you to my flickr photos.Any question ,comments you can reach me at mailto:jsieja@gmail.com
Wednesday, November 29, 2006
Shelden Estate Well and Dam Location.
It was great talking to every one last weekend. It was wonderful to hear how many people love hiking the estates.
Sunday, November 12, 2006
Shelden Estate Property 11-26 -1958
Elizabeth Shelden and hers sons Allan Shelden III and William Warren Shelden owned almost 850 Acres.
Monday, October 23, 2006
Stony Creek Metro Park Plan 9th Biennal Report December 31 , 1963
Stony Creek Metro Park Plan 9th Biennal Report December 31 , 1963, originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.
Stony Creek Metro Park Plan 9th Biennal Report , December 31, 1963.
Stone Stairs leading to Shelden former tennis court Oct 15,2006.
Stone Stairs leading to Shelden former tennis court Oct 15,2006., originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.
Stone Stairs leading to the Shelden former tennis court. Oct 15 , 2006
Stone Table Walk way in Pines, Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006
Stone Table Walk way in Pines, Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006, originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.
Stone Table Walkway in the Pines. Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006
Sunday, October 22, 2006
Saturday, October 21, 2006
Thanks to Mr. Bing Eberhart retired Stony Creek Metro Park Superindent.He was able to photograph the Shelden Estate before all the buildings were torn down in May 1981.The only building left standing was the horse barn , that was taken down in 1990.Mr.Eberhart gave me these pictures in 1995.The only picture he didn't take was the horse barn and the caretaker house. These pictures were giving to me by a homeowner in Oakland Township. If your looking for some information check out the Geotours " The Shelden Estate A Self-Guided Tour".I plan on putting together a pamphlet on The Shelden Family.I will share all this information with the Stony Creek Metro Park , park office.
jerry
jerry
Wednesday, October 18, 2006
Shelden Estate 004
Mr & Mrs Wilcoxs caretaker of The Shelden Estate. The Farm was
called The Green HIlls Farm. James Wilcox worked for the Shelden
Family for over 50 years.
Saturday, October 14, 2006
Stony Creek Metro Park From the Eleventh Biennal Report 1963.
Stony Creek Metro Park From the Eleventh Biennal Report 1963., originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.
Stony Creek Metro Park From the Eleventh Biennal Report 1963.
Wednesday, October 11, 2006
Shelden not Sheldon
Hi every one this blog is long time in the making .I am going to try to update you on the Shelden Estates located in Stony Creek Metro Park .Very important spelling of the family name is spelled SHELDEN not Sheldon.
The road was name before the family bought there 844 acre estate in Oakland Township.
Lets Start off with a little background about myself i been researching the Shelden Family since 1994.I have been working 19 years at Stony Creek Metro Park, as a seasonal employee.I discovered the walkway in the pines in 1986 while walking my dog .As you walk through the pines it takes you through to the fence in area, stone steps and then to the archway . I will try to answer the many questions people have regarding this hidden jewel in Stony Creek .I will include maps and pictures of Shelden Estate "Green Hill Farm".
Jerry
The road was name before the family bought there 844 acre estate in Oakland Township.
Lets Start off with a little background about myself i been researching the Shelden Family since 1994.I have been working 19 years at Stony Creek Metro Park, as a seasonal employee.I discovered the walkway in the pines in 1986 while walking my dog .As you walk through the pines it takes you through to the fence in area, stone steps and then to the archway . I will try to answer the many questions people have regarding this hidden jewel in Stony Creek .I will include maps and pictures of Shelden Estate "Green Hill Farm".
Jerry
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