Commandant's Quarters
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About Commandant's Quarters
The Commandant's Quarters at the Dearborn Arsenal is a United States military structure located at 21950 Michigan Avenue in Dearborn, Michigan. Built in 1834, it is the oldest building in Dearborn still located on its original site. It is considered to be one of the seven most significant buildings in Michigan. It was designated as a Michigan State Historic Site in 1956 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1970.
The building is part of the Dearborn Historical Museum, which also includes the 1832 Richard Gardner House and the McFadden-Ross House (originally the 1839 Arsenal powder magazine).
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21950 Michigan Ave., Dearborn
Federal style, nearby
Other National Register listings within 25 miles described as Federal.
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Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25341024 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.