Stuart in Kalamazoo in Kalamazoo County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

The Stuart House

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

1. The Stuart House Marker

Inscription. This historic house was built in 1858 for United States Senator Charles E. Stuart. As one of the leading lawyers and Democratic politicians of his day, Stuart naturally desired a house befitting his position. Thus it included tile and marble from Italy, stenciled and wood-paneled walls, Tiffany light fixtures, a great ballroom, and Kalamazoo’s first indoor bathroom! Stables and beautiful gardens were found on the estate. Stuart died in 1887. The Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity acquired the house in 1956.

Erected 1966 by Michigan Historical Commission. (Marker Number L57.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1858.

Location. 42° 17.674′ N, 85° 35.869′ W. Marker is in Kalamazoo, Michigan, in Kalamazoo County. It is in Stuart. Marker is on Stuart Avenue near West Kalamazoo Avenue, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 427 Stuart Ave, Kalamazoo MI 49007, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. French-Allen House (within shouting distance of this marker); Stuart Neighborhood (about 600 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood

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(approx. 0.2 miles away); a different marker also named Stuart Neighborhood (approx. 0.2 miles away); Henderson Park West Main Hill Historic District (approx. 0.4 miles away); Edward Israel Arctic Pioneer (approx. 0.4 miles away); South Street Historic District (approx. half a mile away); Titus Bronson 1778-1853 (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Kalamazoo.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

2. The Stuart House Marker

The Stuart House image. Click for full size.

Photographed By J.T. Lambrou

3. The Stuart House

The Stuart House was listed on the NRHP March 16, 1972. This current photo shows the vegetation overgrown and house in some disrepair.

Charles E. Stuart image. Click for full size.

Detroit Public Library, circa 1859

4. Charles E. Stuart

Stuart was a U. S. Representative and Senator from Michigan who built this house in 1858.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 4, 2022. It was originally submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 147 times since then and 25 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on February 3, 2022, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.