John C. Blanchard House

Revisiting my Grandparents home “The Lockwood House”

What a treat to visit the home where my father and his siblings grew up. My grandparents purchased this house in 1935 and raised their children in the house. Upon their deaths in the mid 70s the His...

Wonderful piece of Ionia History!

We live about 20 miles away from Ionia and had never toured this home until recently. What an interesting history it has along with a great information on the founding of Ionia, MI and its history thr...

Absolutely beautiful

The stone work is absolutely amazing. I feel like I've stepped back in time when I walk into the house. The architecture is breathtaking. Want to know Ionias history walk throu this house.

Houses the Historical Society Meetings and Rentable for Groups!

This Building is a great example of Ionia Quarry Rock Housing, It is a walk back in time, Maintained by Historical Society!

Wedding Reception

Attended a wedding reception at the Blanchard House in Ionia, MI last Saturday. The setting was historical and beautiful. The attendees loved walking around the house and admiring the historical set...