Oakland/Winchell

Kalamazoo

Parkwyn Village is a neighborhood of Kalamazoo, Michigan that was founded in the 1940s by a group of young scientists, employed at the Upjohn Company, who had a vision for a "congenial housing community." They purchased a 47-acre tract of land in 1946. By the fall of that year, they prevailed upon world-famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to layout the community and design affordable houses they could build themselves.

The homeowners pooled their resources so that they could buy materials in bulk, make their own concrete blocks, and do some of the work of building the homes.  Wright's site plan would accommodate 40 lots of approximately 1-acre in size. 


Wright's Usonian style  homes were designed to be modular with a large living room and fireplace, a convenient kitchen, indirect lighting, heated concrete floors and built-in furniture and closets. The walls would be constructed of inexpensive concrete blocks accented with mahogany trim and an extensive wall of windows overlooking a naturally landscaped yard. Designed to control costs, they would have no attic, basement, visible roof, garage, gutters or downspouts. While only four of Parkwyn's homes are pure Wright designs, his concepts influenced the majority of homes in the neighborhood.
Parkwyn Village is a neighborhood of Kalamazoo, Michigan that was founded in the 1940s by a group of young scientists, employed at the Upjohn Company, who had a vision for a "congenial housing community." They purchased a 47-acre tract of land in 1946. By the fall of that year, they prevailed upon world-famous architect, Frank Lloyd Wright, to layout the community and design affordable houses they could build themselves.

The homeowners pooled their resources so that they could buy materials in bulk, make their own concrete blocks, and do some of the work of building the homes.  Wright's site plan would accommodate 40 lots of approximately 1-acre in size. 


Wright's Usonian style  homes were designed to be modular with a large living room and fireplace, a convenient kitchen, indirect lighting, heated concrete floors and built-in furniture and closets. The walls would be constructed of inexpensive concrete blocks accented with mahogany trim and an extensive wall of windows overlooking a naturally landscaped yard. Designed to control costs, they would have no attic, basement, visible roof, garage, gutters or downspouts. While only four of Parkwyn's homes are pure Wright designs, his concepts influenced the majority of homes in the neighborhood.
One of the Lake in MI
The home was the first of the four built in Parkwyn Village and is constructed of concrete blocks, with interior trim of red Tidewater cypress.  The plan had several irregular protrusions that give it a pinwheel effect.  A playroom with basement was added in 1960 by John Howe of Taliesin Associated Architects.

The homes are all individually owned and not open to the public. Driving around the neighborhood to check them out was pretty interesting.
"Once in a blue moon" refers to those rare times when there are two full moons in one month. August 2012's second full moon was on the 31st. The rare Blue Moon shined bright for the first time since 2009. The next Blue Moon won't happen until July 2015. Also the moon isn't actually blue in color... #puremichigan #kalamazoo #moon #bluemoon

Les endroits populaires Ă  visiter


Oakland/Winchell : les meilleurs hĂŽtels

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
Le prix est de CHF 45 par nuit du 25 janv. au 26 janv..
CHF 45
25 janv. - 26 janv.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel à Kalamazoo. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et une piscine extérieure. Des attractions populaires, comme ...
4,8/10 (120 avis)
I messed up on my booking date and the staff looked out for me and still put me in a room when i booked a room for the following day instead of the day of

Avis laissé le 18 janv. 2026

Staywell Inn
Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

3.5 out of 5
100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI
Le prix est de CHF 195 par nuit du 25 janv. au 26 janv..
CHF 195
25 janv. - 26 janv.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel avec spa à Kalamazoo. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un spa proposant des soins complets et 3 des restaurants. D'aprÚs les ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1 001 avis)
The room was great, the staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. Top notch customer service

Avis laissé le 15 janv. 2026

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
Le prix est de CHF 100 par nuit du 30 janv. au 31 janv..
CHF 100
30 janv. - 31 janv.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Portage. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et le petit déjeuner ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (741 avis)
Chambre propre. Douche spacieuse. Par contre le systÚme de chauffage (air soufflé) était trÚs bruyant. Au point de me réveiller lorsque qu il partait

Avis laissé le 13 déc. 2025

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

3 out of 5
303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo MI
Le prix est de CHF 118 par nuit du 16 févr. au 17 févr..
CHF 118
16 févr. - 17 févr.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Kalamazoo. Cet hébergement propose le petit déjeuner gratuit, une salle de fitness et un ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (644 avis)
Great prices, a newer facility, comfortable beds and large bathrooms. Breakfast is just okay, there isn't a huge variety of offerings, but everything else is great.

Avis laissé le 19 janv. 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center

3.5 out of 5
2747 S 11th Street Kalamazoo MI
Le prix est de CHF 75 par nuit du 23 févr. au 24 févr..
CHF 75
23 févr. - 24 févr.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel trÚs pratique pour les voyages d'affaires à Kalamazoo. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et le petit déjeuner ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (1 003 avis)
Nice hotel. Good value. Check In fast.

Avis laissé le 31 août 2023

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center
Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo West - Western Michigan U

Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo West - Western Michigan U

2 out of 5
5425 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI
EntiÚrement remboursableRéservez maintenant, payez lors de votre séjour
Le prix est de CHF 51 par nuit du 26 janv. au 27 janv..
CHF 51
26 janv. - 27 janv.
taxes et frais compris
Séjournez dans cet hÎtel trÚs pratique pour les familles à Kalamazoo. Cet hébergement propose le Wi-Fi gratuit, un parking gratuit et une réception ouverte 24 ...
5,8/10 (1 000 avis)
No toilet paper , receptionist act poorly
poor maintenance


Avis laissé le 1 oct. 2023

Red Roof Inn Kalamazoo West - Western Michigan U
Prix le plus bas trouvĂ© au cours des 24 derniĂšres heures sur la base d’un sĂ©jour d’une nuit pour 2 adultes. Les prix et la disponibilitĂ© sont susceptibles de changer. D’autres conditions peuvent s’appliquer.

Autres quartiers à Oakland/Winchell

Western Michigan University-KRPH

Western Michigan University-KRPH

Lorsque vous visitez Western Michigan University-KRPH, faites une halte Ă  certains endroits, comme Salle de spectacle Miller Auditorium et Stade Waldo.

Western Michigan University-KRPH
West Main HIll

West Main HIll

MĂȘme si West Main HIll n'offre pas un grand nombre de sites Ă  visiter, en vous aventurant un peu plus loin, vous pourrez voir et faire des choses uniques, comme Stade Waldo et Salle de spectacle Miller Auditorium.

West Main HIll
Vine

Vine

MĂȘme si Vine n'offre pas un grand nombre de sites exceptionnels, en vous aventurant un peu plus loin, vous pourrez dĂ©couvrir d'autres attractions, comme Stade Waldo et Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Vine
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Stuart

MĂȘme si Stuart n'offre pas un grand nombre de sites exceptionnels, il existe des endroits magnifiques Ă  visiter Ă  proximitĂ© : Kalamazoo Institute of Arts et Kalamazoo Valley Museum (musĂ©e familial).

Stuart
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West Douglas

West Douglas n'offre peut-ĂȘtre pas un grand nombre de sites Ă  visiter, mais deux attractions Ă  proximitĂ© valent le dĂ©tour : Stade Waldo et Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

West Douglas
Quartier d’affaires de Kalamazoo

Quartier d’affaires de Kalamazoo

Si vous passez la plus grande partie de votre temps Ă  Quartier d’affaires de Kalamazoo, il existe des lieux Ă  ne manquer sous aucun prĂ©texte : Farmers Alley Theatre et Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Quartier d’affaires de Kalamazoo


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