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. 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. It is in Heritage Hill. It 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.

Regionally, this marker is in West Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Northwest Territory.

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

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(approx. ¼ mile away); Lincoln Place (approx. 0.3 miles away); Camp Kellogg and Camp Lee (approx. 0.4 miles 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). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Grand Rapids.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016

2. Voigt House

Voigt House Victorian Museum image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016

3. Voigt House Victorian Museum

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 6,612 times since then and 574 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.