Incorporated in 1967 Out of Paris Township
Paris Township remained farmland from Barney Burton's early-1800s first house until 1967, when a dispute over Grand Rapids refusing water and sewer service to a proposed shopping center pushed more than 6,000 residents to incorporate the City of Kentwood, named for its school district over Plaster Creek and Paris.
Exterior Materials Split Across Two Eras
Kentwood's mix of Paris Township-era farmhouses and post-1967 subdivision construction carries two distinct generations of original exterior material and trim detail, so identifying the home's actual era helps set expectations for what's underneath the current siding.
Siding Project Paths in Kentwood
Choosing Siding for a Kentwood Home
A siding estimate in Kentwood benefits from knowing whether the home dates to its Paris Township years or its years as an incorporated city.