Heritage Hill in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Voigt House
Registered Michigan Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016
1. Voigt House Marker
Inscription.
Voigt House. Registered Michigan Historic Site. 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.
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.)
Location. 42° 57.622′ N, 85° 39.429′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County. It is in Heritage Hill. Marker is on College Avenue Southeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 115 College Avenue SE, 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.
Credits. This page was last revised on August 6, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland. This page has been viewed 992 times since then and 181 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
