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

Populaire plekken om te bezoeken


Tophotels in Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
De prijs is € 49 per nacht van 26 jan tot 27 jan
€ 49
26 jan - 27 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel in Kalamazoo. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een buitenzwembad. De populaire attracties Wings Event Center en Milham ...
4,8/10 (121 beoordelingen)
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

Beoordeeld op 18 jan 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
De prijs is € 212 per nacht van 1 feb tot 2 feb
€ 212
1 feb - 2 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel met een spa in Kalamazoo. Geniet van gratis wifi, een volledig uitgeruste spa en 3 restaurants. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.001 beoordelingen)
The room was great, the staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. Top notch customer service

Beoordeeld op 15 jan 2026

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

3 out of 5
303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo MI
De prijs is € 127 per nacht van 16 feb tot 17 feb
€ 127
16 feb - 17 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Kalamazoo. Geniet van gratis ontbijt, een fitnesscentrum en parkeerplaatsen ter plaatse. Onze gasten zijn in hun ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (627 beoordelingen)
Clean room, easy check in and out.

Beoordeeld op 19 jan 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
De prijs is € 80 per nacht van 23 feb tot 24 feb
€ 80
23 feb - 24 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Kalamazoo. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (1.003 beoordelingen)
A great stay overall

Beoordeeld op 16 jan 2026

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
De prijs is € 107 per nacht van 1 feb tot 2 feb
€ 107
1 feb - 2 feb
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Portage. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en ontbijt. Onze gasten zijn in hun beoordelingen erg positief ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (744 beoordelingen)
Professional staff and clean

Beoordeeld op 19 jan 2026

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage
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
De prijs is € 59 per nacht van 26 jan tot 27 jan
€ 59
26 jan - 27 jan
inclusief belastingen en toeslagen
Verblijf bij dit hotel voor zakenreizigers in Kalamazoo. Geniet van gratis wifi, gratis parkeerplaatsen en een wasserij. De populaire attracties Oasis Hot Tub ...
6,2/10 (424 beoordelingen)
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.

Beoordeeld op 4 jan 2026

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West
Laagste prijs per nacht gevonden in de afgelopen 24 uur op basis van een verblijf van 1 nacht voor 2 volwassenen. Prijzen en beschikbaarheid kunnen altijd wijzigen. Mogelijk gelden er extra voorwaarden.

Andere buurten in Oakland/Winchell

Western Michigan University-KRPH

Western Michigan University-KRPH

Maak tijdens je bezoek aan Western Michigan University-KRPH ook tijd voor bezienswaardigheden zoals James W. Miller Auditorium en Waldo Stadium.

Western Michigan University-KRPH
West Main HIll

West Main HIll

West Main HIll heeft niet echt veel topbezienswaardigheden, maar in de buurt liggen wel twee plekken die je kunt bezoeken: Waldo Stadium en James W. Miller Auditorium.

West Main HIll
Vine

Vine

Plan tijdens je verblijf in Vine een bezoek aan Waldo Stadium en Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, enkele opmerkelijke bezienswaardigheden in de buurt.

Vine
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Stuart

Als je op zoek bent naar leuke activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden in Stuart omstreken, kun je een bezoek brengen aan Kalamazoo Institute of Arts en Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

Stuart
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West Douglas

Als je op zoek bent naar leuke activiteiten en bezienswaardigheden in West Douglas omstreken, kun je een bezoek brengen aan Waldo Stadium en Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

West Douglas
Centraal zakendistrict van Kalamazoo

Centraal zakendistrict van Kalamazoo

Als je een stop maakt in Centraal zakendistrict van Kalamazoo, mag je Farmers Alley Theatre en Kalamazoo Institute of Arts zeker niet overslaan.

Centraal zakendistrict van Kalamazoo


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