Oak Lawn, also known as Burford House, is a historic home in Madison Heights,

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. Its original section was built around 1810, and enlarged around 1859. It is a two-story, three bay frame dwelling with weatherboard siding, four exterior end chimneys, and

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and

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-style design elements. A late-19th century latticed well house is also on the property. an
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/ref> Oak Lawn was added to the

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in 2008.

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