Claude Shannon's childhood home
Introduction
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This is the home of Claude Shannon when he lived in Gaylord from 1916 until 1932.
Other members of the family:
His father, Claude Shannon, Sr. (1862-1934), a local businessman and Probate Court Judge
His mother, Mabel Wolf Shannon (1880-1945), a teacher and at one time high school principal
His sister, Catherine, (1910-2008) who was an award winning pianist.
The house was sold in 1946 following Mabel's death the prior year.
Images
Claude Shannon's boyhood home
Clause Shannon standing by the wood shed to the east of his home