Heritage Hill in Grand Rapids in Kent County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
McCabe-Marlowe House
Registered Michigan Historic Site
Photographed By Bill Pfingsten, November 21, 2016
1. McCabe-Marlowe House Marker
Inscription.
McCabe-Marlowe House. Registered Michigan Historic Site. Built between 1865 and 1870 by James and Hannah Gallup, this Victorian style villa is one of the oldest homes in the Heritage Hill Historic District. Gallup and his family lived here until 1896. The house was later owned by several prominent Grand Rapids residents, including the James Wylie family (major contributors to the Grand Rapids Foundation), the Ennis P. Whitney family, and the Alexander M. Campbell family. In 1945 the house was purchased by Marie McCabe and her niece Wilma McCabe Marlowe. Both women taught science at Grand Rapids Junior College until the 1950s. They opened their home as a social and cultural gathering place for students. The Grand Rapids Junior College Foundation acquired the property in 1980 so that the house could continue to used in the tradition begun by Marie McCabe and Wilma Marlowe.
Built between 1865 and 1870 by James and Hannah Gallup, this Victorian style villa is one of the oldest homes in the Heritage Hill Historic District. Gallup and his family lived here until 1896. The house was later owned by several prominent Grand Rapids residents, including the James Wylie family (major contributors to the Grand Rapids Foundation), the Ennis P. Whitney family, and the Alexander M. Campbell family. In 1945 the house was purchased by Marie McCabe and her niece Wilma McCabe Marlowe. Both women taught science at Grand Rapids Junior College until the 1950s. They opened their home as a social and cultural gathering place for students. The Grand Rapids Junior College Foundation acquired the property in 1980 so that the house could continue to used in the tradition begun by Marie McCabe and Wilma Marlowe.
Erected 1986 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L915A.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Education • Women. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1865.
Location. 42° 57.91′ N, 85° 39.694′ W. Marker is in Grand Rapids, Michigan, in Kent County
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. It is in Heritage Hill. Marker is on Lafayette Avenue Northeast. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 74 Lafayette Street NE, Grand Rapids MI 49503, United States of America. Touch for directions.
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 1,363 times since then and 145 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on November 26, 2016, by Bill Pfingsten of Bel Air, Maryland.
