Rochester Hills in Oakland County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Meadow Brook Hall
Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 10, 2016
1. Meadow Brook Hall Marker
Home of Alfred G. and Matilda Dodge Wilson (widow of John Dodge), this Tudor style mansion was built in 1926-29. William E. Kapp of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls designed the Hall, incorporating details from famous homes of England. Mr. and Mrs. Wilson deeded the Hall and its 1400-acre estate to Michigan State University in 1957 to found what is now Oakland University. The Hall opened to the public in September 1971 as a conference and cultural center of the University.Erected 1979 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S492.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Buildings. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical month for this entry is September 1971.
Location. 42° 40.336′ N, 83° 12.09′ W. Marker is in Rochester Hills, Michigan, in Oakland County. Marker can be reached from Golf View Lane, 0.6 miles west of South Adams Road. The marker is in the entryway of the mansion, which is about 0.1 miles from the parking lot. Touch for map.
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 4 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. A different marker also named Meadow Brook Hall (here, next to this marker); The Maxon Estate (approx. 2.7 miles away); Slater-Montgomery Family Chapel (approx. 2.8 miles away); Lake Norcentra (approx. 2.8 miles away); Ken and Dorothy Stewart (approx. 2.8 miles away); Shane D. Carter (approx. 2.8 miles away); Mount Avon Cemetery (approx. 3.1 miles away); The Oak Leaf (approx. 3.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Rochester Hills.
Also see . . . Meadow Brook History. (Submitted on December 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 10, 2016
2. Meadow Brook Hall Marker
Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 10, 2016
3. Meadow Brook Hall
Marker is inside the entrance on the right.
Photographed By Joel Seewald, December 10, 2016
4. National Register of Historic Places Placque
Text on placque above the historical marker:
In 1979, the year of its 50th anniversary, Meadow Brook Hall was listed officially in the National Register of Historic Places.
In 1979, the year of its 50th anniversary, Meadow Brook Hall was listed officially in the National Register of Historic Places.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 10, 2016. It was originally submitted on December 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 476 times since then and 150 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on December 10, 2016, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.
