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

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Top-Hotels in Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
Der Preis beträgt CHF 46 pro Nacht vom 18. Jan. bis zum 19. Jan.
CHF 46
18. Jan.–19. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Kalamazoo. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Parken ohne Service (kostenlos) und Außenpool ...
4.6/10 (91 Bewertungen)
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Bewertet am 28. Dez. 2025

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
Der Preis beträgt CHF 206 pro Nacht vom 25. Jan. bis zum 26. Jan.
CHF 206
25. Jan.–26. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel mit Wellnessangebot bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Kalamazoo. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Wellnessbereich und 3 Restaurants. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1’000 Bewertungen)
Alles soweit ganz gut. Nur zu laut sonst alles gut

Bewertet am 10. Juni 2025

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West

2.5 out of 5
1653 S 11th St Kalamazoo MI
Voll erstattungsfähigJetzt buchen, vor Ort zahlen
Der Preis beträgt CHF 52 pro Nacht vom 15. Jan. bis zum 16. Jan.
CHF 52
15. Jan.–16. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel für Geschäftsreisende bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Kalamazoo. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Parken ohne Service (kostenlos) ...
6.2/10 (412 Bewertungen)
The place was clean. The building was nice on the outside. The bathtub had a hole in it unfortunately, the first night I stayed in the next room. I stayed the TV didn’t work overall it was OK.

Bewertet am 4. Jan. 2026

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

3 out of 5
303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo MI
Der Preis beträgt CHF 126 pro Nacht vom 25. Jan. bis zum 26. Jan.
CHF 126
25. Jan.–26. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel für Geschäftsreisende bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Kalamazoo. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, Fitnessmöglichkeiten und Parken ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (634 Bewertungen)
Br restaurants the ooeakfast was good but ran a little short was pretty full. The windows were great! Enjoyed view of downtown. Kitchen had everything to cook your own meals. Staff was friendly and attentive. Downside pool was closed and my son was really looking forward to swimming. Overall will ...

Bewertet am 12. Jan. 2026

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

2.5 out of 5
2575 S 11th Street Kalamazoo MI
Der Preis beträgt CHF 87 pro Nacht vom 20. Jan. bis zum 21. Jan.
CHF 87
20. Jan.–21. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel für Geschäftsreisende bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Kalamazoo. Freu dich auf inbegriffenes Frühstück, WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos) ...
8/10 Very Good! (1’000 Bewertungen)
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Bewertet am 2. Jan. 2026

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
Der Preis beträgt CHF 101 pro Nacht vom 22. Jan. bis zum 23. Jan.
CHF 101
22. Jan.–23. Jan.
inkl. Steuern & Gebühren
Dieses Hotel für Geschäftsreisende bietet dir einen angenehmen Aufenthalt in Portage. Freu dich auf WLAN-Internetzugang (kostenlos), Parken ohne Service (kostenlos) ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (740 Bewertungen)
Room was great

Bewertet am 8. Jan. 2026

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage
Dies ist der niedrigste Preis pro Nacht für 1 Übernachtung von 2 Erwachsenen, der in den letzten 24 Stunden gefunden wurde. Preise und Verfügbarkeiten können sich ändern. Es können zusätzliche Bedingungen gelten.

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Western Michigan University – KRPH

Während deines Besuchs in Western Michigan University – KRPH solltest du Sehenswürdigkeiten wie James W. Miller Auditorium und Waldo Stadium einen Besuch abstatten.

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Wenn du auf der Suche nach Sehenswürdigkeiten in Vine und Umgebung bist, kannst du Waldo Stadium und Kalamazoo Institute of Arts besuchen.

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West Douglas

In West Douglas mag es zwar nicht viele Sehenswürdigkeiten geben, in der Nähe kannst du jedoch trotzdem Top-Attraktionen wie Waldo Stadium und Kalamazoo Institute of Arts finden.

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Veterans memorial outside the government offices.

Kalamazoo Central Business District

Während deines Besuchs in Kalamazoo Central Business District solltest du Sehenswürdigkeiten wie Kalamazoo Institute of Arts und Kalamazoo State Theatre einen Besuch abstatten.

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