Old photographs sought of Bonine house, Backus Hall

Published 8:41 am Friday, November 7, 2008

By Staff
CASSOPOLIS – The Cass County Administrator's Office is seeking very old photographs and postcards of the Bonine house and carriage house located at the corners of M-60, Penn Road and Calvin Center Road in Penn Township.
They are also seeking early photos of the 1860 County Office Building which later became the Masonic Temple, Backus Hall.
The photos will be used in confirming the age of the buildings and their historical significance.
If possible, the photos will be scanned into the county's computer imaging system.
Photos will be returned to their owners.
Interested citizens who can help with this request should contact the County Administrator's Office, Cass County Building, 120 N. Broadway, Suite 116, Cassopolis (8 a.m.-5 p.m., M-F).
Please call 445-4420 or e-mail TerryP@cassco.org.