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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Los mejores hoteles de Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
Completamente reembolsableReserva ahora y paga durante la estancia
El precio es de 49 € por noche del 21 ene al 22 ene
49 €
Del 21 ene al 22 ene
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de Kalamazoo. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y una piscina al aire libre. Dos atracciones turísticas ...
4,6/10 (105 comentarios)
love

Comentario del 28 de dic de 2025

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Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center

3.5 out of 5
100 W Michigan Ave Kalamazoo MI
El precio es de 210 € por noche del 25 ene al 26 ene
210 €
Del 25 ene al 26 ene
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel con spa de Kalamazoo. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, un spa completo y 3 restaurantes. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes destacan ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1001 comentarios)
The room was great, the staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. Top notch customer service

Comentario del 15 de ene de 2026

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
El precio es de 108 € por noche del 30 ene al 31 ene
108 €
Del 30 ene al 31 ene
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de negocios de Portage. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y desayuno. Algo que los huéspedes destacan en ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (741 comentarios)
Muy buen hotel y ubicación.

Comentario del 18 de oct de 2024

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
El precio es de 129 € por noche del 16 feb al 17 feb
129 €
Del 16 feb al 17 feb
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de negocios de Kalamazoo. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con desayuno gratis, un gimnasio y aparcamiento en las instalaciones. Algunos aspectos ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (637 comentarios)
No me gustó que me cobraron una tarifa por hacer Check Out 40 minutos tarde!

Comentario del 12 de sept de 2024

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown
Comfort Inn Plainwell

Comfort Inn Plainwell

2.5 out of 5
622 Allegan St Plainwell MI
El precio es de 94 € por noche del 26 ene al 27 ene
94 €
Del 26 ene al 27 ene
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de negocios de Plainwell. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y un gimnasio abierto las 24 horas. Algunos ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (618 comentarios)
Mucha ttanquilidad
Estuve pleno y contento muy bonito el hotel

Comentario del 17 de may de 2018

Comfort Inn Plainwell
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
El precio es de 78 € por noche del 15 feb al 16 feb
78 €
Del 15 feb al 16 feb
incluye tasas e impuestos
Quédate en este hotel de negocios de Kalamazoo. Entre otras cosas, cuenta con wifi gratis, aparcamiento gratuito y desayuno. Algunos aspectos que los huéspedes ...
8,2/10 Very Good! (996 comentarios)
Trato muy desagradable por parte del recepcionista y personal de seguridad que estaban albergando un evento privado. Terrible experiencia. Jamás regresaría a este lugar

Comentario del 22 de jul de 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas para una estancia de 1 noche y 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Pueden aplicarse términos y condiciones adicionales.

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Mientras estás de viaje por Distrito financiero central de Kalamazoo, puedes aprovechar para pasarte por lugares como Farmers Alley Theatre y Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

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