Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Voigt House
Registered Michigan Historic Site
By Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016
1. Voigt House Marker
This elegant and perfectly preserved Victorian mansion was built for Carl G. A. Voigt in 1895. Voigt came to Grand Rapids in 1870 and ran a mill and dry goods store with W. G. Herpolsheimer. In 1902, when the partnership ended, Voigt took over the milling works. The house designed by eminent local architect William G. Robinson, was inspired by the chateaux at Chenonceaux, France. The interior is furnished opulently with original possessions of the Voigt Family. In 1972, a year after the death of the last occupant, Ralph Voigt, the house became a public museum.Erected 1977 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S419A.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1895.
Location. 42° 57.622′ N, 85° 39.429′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. Marker is on College Avenue NE. Touch for map. Marker is at or
By Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016
2. Voigt House
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. The Castle (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Central Reformed Church (approx. ¼ mile away); Central High School (approx. 0.4 miles away); McCabe-Marlowe House (approx. 0.4 miles away); May House (approx. 0.4 miles away); St. Cecilia Music Society (approx. half a mile away); Bishop Frederic Baraga (approx. half a mile away); Ladies Literary Club (approx. half a mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.
By Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016
3. Voigt House Victorian Museum
Credits. This page was last revised on December 7, 2020. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 324 times since then and 5 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
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