President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Boyhood Home
President Gerald R. Ford, Jr. Boyhood Home, Presidential residence in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
The residence at 649 Union Avenue SE features Colonial Revival architecture with weatherboard siding, a front porch, and double-hung windows throughout the structure.
Gerald R. Ford lived in this house from 1921 to 1930, between ages 8 and 17, during which time his family initially rented before purchasing the property.
The house represents a connection to Ford's formative years, where he attended Madison School and South High School while developing his interest in football.
The property received extensive exterior restoration in 2013, requiring 500 hours of work to apply seven different paint colors to maintain its historical appearance.
Ford and his teenage friends transformed the garage into a social gathering space where they played poker games, considering it a secret location away from parental supervision.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.95067,-85.65442
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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