Posted October 22, 200618 yr Saline has a population of about 8,000. Downtown is located on Michigan Ave. which leads you from Detroit to Chicago. "SALINE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH In 1831, Presbyterian families from Newark, New York, traveled by boat through the Erie Canal to Detroit. Settling in the Saline area, they held their first religious service on July 18, 1831. Thereafter, services were held in schoolhouses, homes, and other church buildings until 1842 when they erected a frame structure on this site. In 1898 that building was replaced with the present church." "DAVENPORT HOUSE This handsome two-and-a-half story residence, constructed in 1875, was the home of William H. Davenport (1826-1909), prominent Saline citizen. In 1851 Davenport entered into partnership with H.J. Miller in a general store. He bought out Miller's interest in 1853 and became a leading city merchant. Later, Davenport started a private bank in 1885. Since 1902 this bank has been known as the Citizens' Bank of Saline. Well-known Detroit architect William Scott designed Davenport's elegant Second Empire home, built at a cost of $8,500. Downtown I found a little marker that says... "THE UNION BLOCK The joining together of many stores produced Saline's first major business block. The all wood framed buildings served the community from c 1830 to 1881 when a fire destroyed the entire block. Rebuilt of brick in Italianate Syle it prospered again as a business center house drug and clothing stores as well as the ticket office for the Old Maud Electric Car to Ypsilanti. In the late 20th century renovation of this downtown landmark has again joined together a variety of businesses to serve the community. SALINE AREA HISTORICAL SOCIETY"
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