Eastown in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Holmdene
Photographed By Nathan Bierma, June 3, 2022
1. Holmdene Marker
1906-1908 Construction years--under the direction of Edward Lowe and Susan Blodgett Lowe
1908-1938 Residence of the Lowe Family
1939-1945 Administration/classroom building of the University of Grand Rapids
1945- Educational/administrative/residential facility of Aquinas College
This English Tudor manor house is listed on the Historic Register. Its restoration in 1980-81 was made possible by gifts from friends of Aquinas College.
Erected 1981 by Grand Rapids Historic Preservation Commission. (Marker Number 39.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Architecture. A significant historical year for this entry is 1906.
Location. 42° 57.672′ N, 85° 37.628′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Eastown. Marker is on Wege Way, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1700 Fulton Street East, Grand Rapids MI 49506, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 2 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Shrine of Our Lady War Dead Memorial (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Aquinas College (about 600 feet away); Mathias Alten Home & Studio / Mathias Alten (approx. 0.2 miles away); Boy Scout Troop 15 / Eagle Scout Gerald "Junior" Ford
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Photographed By Nathan Bierma, June 3, 2022
2. Grand Rapids Historic Landmark at Holmdene Hall
Photographed By Nathan Bierma, June 3, 2022
3. Holmdene Hall, formerly Holmdene Manor
Credits. This page was last revised on June 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 3, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. This page has been viewed 133 times since then and 19 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on June 3, 2022, by Nathan Bierma of Grand Rapids, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.
