http://detroit.craigslist.org/rfs/431196....

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This 1886 mansion at 503 State Street in Alma Michigan (corner of State and Downie Streets) was built as the residence of Ammi Willard Wright, a lumber baron who contributed greatly to the development of the small mid-Michigan town of Alma. Despite its eclectic history and string of ownership, the building and its contents are remarkably well preserved. With its pitched ceramic tile roof, numerous stained glass windows, granite foundation and carved brownstone, the exterior of the home is a fine example of Richardsonain Romanesque Revival (inspired by H.H. Richardson). In contrast, the detail of the interior stairways, wainscot, and fireplaces is more aligned with Eastlake Victorian. In fact, the tile in the entrance hall looks remarkably like examples in Charles Eastlake's 1872 "Hints on Household Taste in Furniture, Upholstery and Other Details." The home's two main floors are about 3300 square feet each and there is also a full basement and attic.

Crazy!

Not a bad price for a former hospital but the property tax's are the deal breaker on this pig.
It's value is in the salvage but asbestos concerns would rule that out.
Considering all that, it's still a bit high, unless you just want to live in a leaky, drafty, creepy 120 year old hospital.

The owner would be better off pressure washing it with gas and drying it off with a match. Jewish lightning!

This building would cost about $3-5M here in Seattle.

oh hey, they can use that place for the next Addams Family movie.