Fairman Building
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About Fairman Building
Fairman Building, at 102--106 S. Michigan Ave., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Feb 12, 1987. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. It describes its style as Victorian Italianate, as it does for 2 other Michigan listings.
PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 77 MB · National Archives↗Make it a walk: 2 landmarks in about 5 minutes
102--106 S. Michigan Ave., Big Rapids · about 0 miles on foot, as the crow flies
- 1Fairman BuildingStart here
- 2
Nisbett BuildingLate Victorian · next door
Memories of Fairman Building
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Questions about Fairman Building
Is Fairman Building on the National Register of Historic Places?
Yes. It was added on Feb 12, 1987 (Register number 87000072).
Is Fairman Building a National Historic Landmark?
No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.
Can you visit Fairman Building?
Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.
Where can I read the history of Fairman Building?
In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 77 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.
Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25340109 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.