Smoky Pond Homestead
Smoky Pond Homestead
Date: 12/21/03
The house was built in 1901 and was originally part of a 160 acre dairy farm. Later on, it was used as a school for children gifted in the fine arts. Known then as "The Ilsley School", today it would be considered a 'charter' school.
A large portion of the land was donated to Oakland Township for use as a park and nature preserve by the last owner to farm the property and the founder of the school, the late Mr. Charles F. Ilsley.
See Charles F. Ilsley Park
A large portion of the land was donated to Oakland Township for use as a park and nature preserve by the last owner to farm the property and the founder of the school, the late Mr. Charles F. Ilsley.
See Charles F. Ilsley Park
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Oakland Township Historic Resource Marker
Date: 04/09/16
Oakland Township Historic Resource Marker
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Arial shot of Smoky Pond Farm taken about 1969 when the main home was a school.
Date: 11/05/15
Arial shot of Smoky Pond Farm taken about 1969 when the main home was a school.
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Road grade as of July, 2007
Date: 07/03/07
Road grade as of July, 2007
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Road grade as of February 2018.
Date: 02/28/18
Road grade as of February 2018.
