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Shay Complex
Photo: Bobak Ha'Eri, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons · tap to enlarge
National Register of Historic Places

Shay Complex

On the National Register since 197254 years
Listed 1972Harbor Springs

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Shay Complex

Shay Complex, at Main and Judd Sts., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Nov 7, 1972. The Register lists it for its industry, engineering, science and architecture, at the national level. The listing covers 2 acres.

What it isHistoric house in Michigan, United States. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 11 MB · National Archives↗
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Main and Judd Sts., Harbor Springs · about 0.3 miles on foot, as the crow flies

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Questions about Shay Complex

Is Shay Complex on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Nov 7, 1972 (Register number 72000612).

Is Shay Complex a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks. The nearest is Bay View, 4.2 miles away.

Can you visit Shay Complex?

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 Shay Complex?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 11 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 25339266 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.