LANSING, Mich. (WILX) – Lansing’s oldest surviving home is preparing for a new chapter nearly 180 years after it was first built.
The historic Kilbourne-Mead House, located on Center St. in Lansing’s Old Town neighborhood, is expected to be moved one block north in the coming weeks as part of a large-scale restoration project aimed at preserving and sharing history with the community.
The Greek Revival-style home was built in 1847 for state Sen. Joseph Kilbourne, who is widely recognized as playing a critical role in making Lansing Michigan’s the capital city…