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Perry Hannah (/ h æ ˈ n ə / HAN-ə; September 22, 1824 – August 16, 1904) was an American politician, businessman, lumber baron, merchant and banker, who was well involved in the settling and early industrialization of the Grand Traverse Bay region of Michigan.
Perry Hannah was one of them. Known to history as the father of Traverse City. Perry Hannah was born September 22, 1824. One of Traverse City's earliest settlers and most noted citizens, he was a lumber baron that developed the town into what it has become today.
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The Perry Hannah House, also known as the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, is a house located at 305 6th Street in Traverse City, Michigan. It was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 [2] and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972. [1]
The Perry Hannah House, also known as the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home, was built in 1893 by Grand Rapids architect William G. Robinson for Perry Hannah, a prominent figure in Traverse City's development.
Aug 6, 2019 · Perry Hannah is recognized for founding Traverse City, Michigan, in 1851. A statue of him was unveiled in 2015, and the effigy has gained local fame for a charming reason. Since its...
Oct 20, 2021 · It was Perry Hannah, today known as the father of Traverse City, who insisted on hosting the state’s third hospital. According to historians, Hannah knew the lumber industry, on which the...
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Jul 26, 2022 · The Perry Hannah Statue in Hannah Park in downtown Traverse City pays tribute to the father of the city in the form of a six foot bronze sculpture.
