These 10 Unique Houses In Michigan Will Make You Look Twice... And Want To Go In
By Serena Maria Daniels|Updated on October 07, 2022(Originally published October 02, 2022)
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Serena Maria Daniels is an award-winning freelance journalist in Detroit, by way of Chicago, by way of the West Coast. She writes about Michigan for OIYS. Serena enjoys learning about language and culture and taking road trips with her beagle Ralph.
Our homes are special places where our families gather, where we watch the kids grow, and where we create lifelong memories. But for many of us, it’s less about the architecture than it is about what the house represents. Then again, there are some homes that go above and beyond the simple structure where you lay your head at night. These are just that. Some of these homes have a rich history behind them. Others are architectural wonders. And still, others might have you scratching your head and wondering, what the…? Check out our outstanding list of unique homes in Michigan!
10) Leland Lofts, Detroit
Nellie Leland School - Leland Lofts, 1395 Antietam Ave, Detroit, MI 48207, USA
This former 1920s school house near Detroit's Eastern Market is now a luxury condo complex. Great detail, there are still working lockers in the hallway.
Make sure you cruise the areas around Detroit and keep your eye out for more unique houses.
This childhood home of noted Saginaw poet Theodore Roethke is amazingly preserved.
Looking for another unusual home in Michigan? How about a haunted house!
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7) Mushroom House, Charlevoix
The Mushroom Houses Rentals, 304 Park Ave, Charlevoix, MI 49720, USA
Michigan native Earl Young designed these gnome-style, stone homes in Charlevoix. Makes me think of The Hobbit.
Dubbed the "Hobbit House," the Mushroom House is one of the most unique houses in Michigan.
This Michigan State Historic Site stands out for its octagon architecture, a style popular in the 1850s when this house was built.
The Currier House isn’t the only unique home in Michigan. There are haunted mansions nearby, too!
Originally created as a co-op, this is an entire residential subdivision, which includes four Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes, including this one, known as the Eric and Pat Pratt Residence.
Learn more about all of the unique houses in Michigan, their gorgeous architectural brilliance!
4) The David Whitney House, Detroit
The Whitney, 4421 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48201, USA
Now used as an upscale restaurant, this castle-like historic mansion was built in the 1890s for Whitney, a powerful lumber baron.
One of the most unique houses in Michigan, it also has a fascinating history.
3) Honolulu House, Marshall
Honolulu House Museum, 107 N Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall, MI 49068, USA
This was built in 1860 for Judge Abner Pratt and was believed to be inspired by the Executive Mansion in Honolulu, where he served as U.S. Consul.
Not just a unique house, this beautiful building also currently serves as a museum!
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2) Meyer May House, Grand Rapids
Meyer May House, 450 Madison Ave SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503, USA
Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, this Prairie-style home was commissioned in 1908 by Meyer May, a local clothier.
Looking for other unique houses designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in Michigan? There are eight of them!
1) Pickle Barrel House, Grand Marais
Pickle Barrel, Lake Ave & Randolph Street, Grand Marais, MI 49839, USA
