3 Best Landmarks in Sterling Heights, MI

“Upton House Museum was built in 1866-1867 by William and Sarah Aldrich Upton. The house is a classic example of the Victorian Italianate style of architecture, which was popular from 1840 to 1880. The building was the home of this prosperous farmer and merchant until 1891. The interior has been extensively renovated and remodeled by previous owners. There once were sliding oak doors to the parlor and front and rear stairways to the second floor. The front stairs led to the family bedrooms and the back stairs to the quarters for hired help. The Upton farm of 136 acres is now the site of City Hall, the Justice and Library buildings, the Community Center, and Stevenson High School. Upton House Museum is listed on the U.S. Register of Historic Places and is a Michigan Historical Landmark.”

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“Sterling Heights Public Library serves as an information center for its community, offering various materials and services for education, entertainment, and enrichment in a welcoming and helpful environment. The library provides library materials that meet the needs of its diverse community. The library promotes and enhances skills in children through programs, outreach, and collections. The library will provide information, collections, and services that deliver the maximum value to residents within the framework of available financial resources. The library will support each individual's right to access information without bias or discrimination. Sterling Heights Public Library aims to improve access to the Internet and other electronic resources for information, lifelong learning, and leisure.”

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“Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site was a proving ground established in Shelby Charter Township, Michigan, in 1927 by the Packard Motor Car Company of Detroit. The site is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. The site is funded by foundation grants, individual and corporate contributions, service groups and events. All donations to The Packard Motor Car Foundation are tax-deductible to the full extent permitted by law. Packard Proving Grounds Historic Site aims to preserve the legacy of the Packard Motor Car Company through the restoration and preservation of the Packard Proving Grounds, educating future generations about America’s automotive history.”

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