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

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

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.

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

near this postal address: 115 College Avenue NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.

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); Ladies Literary Club (approx. half a mile away); First (Park) Congregational Church (approx. half a mile away); Grand Rapids Veterans Memorial and Honor Roll (approx. half a mile away); Kent County Civil War Monument & Fountain (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.

Voigt House Victorian Museum image. Click for full size.

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 289 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.