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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.

Allan & Elizabeth Shelden Estate

Allan & Elizabeth Shelden Estate building locations.

Stone Stairs leading to Shelden former tennis court Oct 15,2006.

Stone Stairs leading to the Shelden former tennis court. Oct 15 , 2006

Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006

Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006.

Stone Table Walk way in Pines, Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006

Stone Table Walkway in the Pines. Shelden Estate Oct 15, 2006

shelden estate garage


shelden estate garage, originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.

Shelden Estate Garage. May 1981

Shelden Estate Dog Kennel.May 1981

Shelden Estate Dog Kennel. May 1981

Sunday, October 22, 2006

Old Arch Way Shelden Estate 2006

shelden estate house front steps

shelden estate house northest corner and drive

shelden estate house south view

Shelden Estate May 1981

shelden estate house south view close

Shelden Estate May 1981

Stone Stairs , Former Shelden Estate Oct 15, 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

shelden estate house northeast corner

Northeast corner Shelden Estate May 1981.

Wednesday, October 18, 2006

Shelden Estate 003


Shelden Estate Horse Stable originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.

Allan & Elizabeth Shelden Horse Stable. Removed From the Shelden
Estate in 1990.

Shelden Estate 004


Shelden Estate 004, originally uploaded by Sunshine Gorilla.

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

Geotours The Shelden Estate A Self - Guided Tour 002

Geotours The Shelden Estate A Self - Guided Tour 001

Geotours The Shelden Estate A Self - Guided Tour

Stony Creek Metro Park 2006 - 2007

Stony Creek Metro Park From the Eleventh Biennal Report 1963.

Stony Creek Metro Park From the Eleventh Biennal Report 1963.

Stony Creek Metro Park From the late 60's

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