Earhart Manor - Historical Marker
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Earhart Manor, located at 4090 Geddes Road in Ann Arbor, Michigan, is a charming tourist attraction with a rich history. Completed in 1936, this picturesque Northern European country house is the perfect setting for unique events such as picnics, holiday parties, and business meetings. The manor features private grounds, a pond, gazebo, and an abundance of beautiful flowers.
The interior of Earhart Manor is just as impressive as its exterior. The Living Room, once a gathering place for Detroit Symphony Orchestra members, is tastefully decorated in green and yellow tones and offers a cozy fireplace. The Study, which was Mr. Earhart's personal space, has a masculine hunter green color scheme, a fireplace, and a secret staircase to the billiard room. The historic room near the main entrance exudes elegance with its 1930s-inspired decor, crystal chandelier, fireplace, and bay window.
The third-floor ballroom is a spacious venue with a soft yellow color palette and a stage for performances. The manor's grounds, once part of the expansive Earhart estate, still retain their natural beauty and are perfect for outdoor weddings and gatherings. Classrooms and residence halls are also available for rent, accommodating groups of various sizes.
Whether you're looking for a stunning venue for a special event or simply want to explore a piece of history, Earhart Manor is a must-visit destination in Ann Arbor.
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"Really cool building. Beautiful gardens, rose garden especially, and landscape. Highlights meaningful regional history."
"Had a celebration there great food. Good service. A loving place to have a reception."
"Very neat building with an interesting history. Loved the secret passageways."
"Beautiful manor with lots of cool history"
"This historical marker was approved in 1997 and erected in 1999. The front states: "Michigan pioneer Elnathan Botsford settled this site in 1825. Harry Boyd Earhart of Detroit, president of the White Star Refining Corporation, purchased the farm in 1917 and named it “The Meadows.” The Olmsted Brothers, nationally known landscape architects from Brookline, Massachusetts, planned and directed the development of the grounds, as well as the siting of the house. Many landscape elements of the original plan survive. Smith, Hinchman and Grylls of Detroit designed the house in the French Manor style. A significant feature of the manor, completed in 1936, is the Pewabic tile created for the Earharts by Mary Chase Perry Stratton. Harry and Carrie Earhart were noted philanthropists and patrons of the fine and performing arts." The back states: "The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod purchased 234 acres of the Harry and Carrie Earhart estate in 1961 to construct the campus of Concordia College. The four year, liberal arts college opened in 1963. The manor initially served as a student activity center and housed faculty offices. In 1997 a rehabilitation project was undertaken to restore the architectural features of the house and adapt it for use as the Otto G. Schmid Center. Although converted to offices, much of the original fabric of the house remains intact, including decorative plaster, hardware, crystal chandeliers, and the Pewabic tile elements: two “medieval” family crests, a metallic glazed tile fountain, and the master bathroom.""
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