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2005 HERITAGE HILL HOME TOUR
TOUR HOUSE DETAILS
Saturday and Sunday, October 1st and
2nd, 2005
This years' tour is History, literally...
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50 Lafayette NE – This spectacular
gated home was built in 1886 in the Queen Anne\shingle style. John Holt
built this home for his bride, Kate Gilbert, whose family is a who’s who of
Grand Rapids early elites. The extensive and mystical gardens enchant
visitors as they enter the estate. Inside architectural and old world
details give this home a European feel. Of special interest is the rococo
style treatment of the dining room ceiling. |
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455 College SE – This 1893 shingle
style home was built for the Heald family that was active in the growing
railroad business. In the 1940’s, it was home to Bill Lear, the inventor of
the Lear jet. All the fine details of this expansive house remain today
including the marble fountain in the home’s solarium. |
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262 Morris SE – This 1904 shingle style
home was built for Frank Deane, the son of an early settler of Grand Rapids,
Charles Deane. He served as Vice President of the old Grand Rapids Trust
Company, now known as Standard Federal Bank. The home remains a family home,
completely restored, alive with color and art accents. |
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505 Fountain NE – Built in 1910, this
house was first owned by Frank Steinmann, a city assessor for 33 years and
an alderman from the 2nd ward from 1907 to 1911. Mr. Steinman was active in
the platting of Grand Rapids and many city plats bear his name. That civic
activitism lives on in the house today as its current owner is integral to
the City’s neighborhood movement. This creative home is filled with art,
collectibles, and spiritual comforts. |
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23 Lafayette NE – This shingle/stick
style home was built in 1872 for Eugene Boise. Mr. Boise served as a private
in the Civil War before beginning his medical career. He became a famed
surgeon and used his home as a small hospital. When Butterworth hospital
opened, he was its first chief of staff. The wealth and tastes of its first
occupants adorn the house today. The intricately carved, ornate woodwork and
numerous stained glass windows are stunning! |
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158 Prospect NE – This 1880 house is a
significant example of Itanianate architecture in Heritage Hill. It was
built for George Gould who started the manufacturing of brooms in Grand
Rapids. Its current use as a multi-family highlights the adaptation of
historic homes for today’s urban life. |
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415 Madison SE – Built for lumber
baron, Edgard Maxwell, in 1901, this large home features leaded and bowed
glass windows and intricately carved stucco. The porch ceiling is especially
intriguing. Inside, the home is filled with antiques and collectibles of its
current owners. |
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505 Cherry SE - The Hillmount – This
“modern” building was built in 1949 and is home to 101 housing units. A
mixture of condos and apartments, this building highlights the many
alternatives in living in the Heritage Hill historic district. An apartment
and three condos are featured. |
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Lacks Cancer Center - St. Mary’s Hospital
– The fifth level of this impressive new building will be open and is an
oasis for the mind and spirit. The views of the City out the myriad windows,
the indoor conservatory, and the outdoor gardens are spectacular. Water
fountains and architectural masonry from the original hospital building give
a calm, meditative respite. |
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Central Reformed Church – While it is a
beautiful structure, the history of the church goes beyond the architectural
style and building materials. It lies within its congregation’s commitment
to serve the central city area that dates back to 1840. |
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450 Madison SE – The Meyer May House –
A prominent Grand Rapids’ clothier, Meyer May, commissioned Frank Lloyd
Wright to build this Prairie style home in 1908. The home is Wright’s first
commission in Michigan and is true to Wright’s philosophy that “form and
function” are equal. Every aspect of the home’s design works together to
create a unified and harmonious whole. |
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115 College SE – The Voigt House Museum*
Built in 1895 by local businessman, Carl Voigt, this opulent structure is a
romantic adaptation of a French chateau. Home to two generations of the
Voigt family, the mansion is furnished with the Voigt’s belongings.
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