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

Populære steder at besøge

Western Michigan University

Western Michigan University

Nyd atmosfære ved campusset Western Michigan University, når du alligevel kigger forbi Kalamazoo. Giv dig tid til at opleve det, som dette romantiske område er kendt for, nemlig sine spamuligheder.

Western Michigan University
Oasis Hot Tub Gardens

Oasis Hot Tub Gardens

Giv dig tid til at opleve Oasis Hot Tub Gardens på din rejse til Kalamazoo. Dette romantiske område er vellidt for sine spamuligheder, som du kan udforske, eller du kan opleve det store udvalg af hyggelige kaffebarer.

Oasis Hot Tub Gardens
Kalamazoo Valley Museum og byder på en flod eller et vandløb

Kalamazoo Valley Museum

Brug lidt tid på at kigge på udstillingerne i Kalamazoo Valley Museum under dit ophold i Kalamazoo. Dette vandrevenlige område er vellidt for sine teatre og sin underholdning, som alt sammen er noget, du kan opleve på din rejse.

Kalamazoo Valley Museum
This stream follows one of the trails.

Kalamazoo Nature Center

Giv dig tid til at opleve Kalamazoo Nature Center på din rejse til Kalamazoo. Deltag i sportsaktiviteter på dette familievenlige sted, som også er berømt for sine kasinoer.

Kalamazoo Nature Center
Kalamazoo Institute of Arts og byder på interiør og kunst

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts

Brug lidt tid på at kigge på udstillingerne i Kalamazoo Institute of Arts i Kalamazoo. Dette vandrevenlige område er vellidt for sine teatre og sin underholdning, som alt sammen er noget, du kan opleve på din rejse.

Kalamazoo Institute of Arts
Markin Glen County Park som omfatter en flod eller et vandløb, en have og en legeplads

Markin Glen County Park

Udforsk de grønne omgivelser ved Markin Glen County Park i Kalamazoo. Deltag i sportsaktiviteter på dette familievenlige sted, som også er berømt for sine kasinoer.

Markin Glen County Park

Mest populære hoteller i Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
Prisen er 363 kr. pr. nat fra 27. jan. til 28. jan.
363 kr.
27. jan. - 28. jan.
inkluderer skatter og gebyrer
Overnat på dette hotel i Kalamazoo. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og udendørs pool. De populære seværdigheder Wings Event Center og Milham Park ...
4,8/10 (122 anmeldelser)
Staff has been amazing, friendly, helpful.

Anmeldelse fra 23. jan. 2026

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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
Prisen er 1.580 kr. pr. nat fra 1. feb. til 2. feb.
1.580 kr.
1. feb. - 2. feb.
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Overnat på dette hotel med spa i Kalamazoo. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, spa med fuld service og 3 restauranter. Vores gæster fremhæver især det hjælpsomme personale ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (1.001 anmeldelser)
The room was great, the staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. Top notch customer service

Anmeldelse fra 15. jan. 2026

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

Home2 Suites by Hilton Kalamazoo Downtown

3 out of 5
303 North Rose Street Kalamazoo MI
Prisen er 947 kr. pr. nat fra 16. feb. til 17. feb.
947 kr.
16. feb. - 17. feb.
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Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Kalamazoo. Nyd godt af gratis morgenmad, et fitnesscenter og selvstændig parkering. Vores gæster fremhæver ...
8,8/10 Excellent! (645 anmeldelser)
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.

Anmeldelse fra 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
Prisen er 599 kr. pr. nat fra 23. feb. til 24. feb.
599 kr.
23. feb. - 24. feb.
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Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Kalamazoo. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og morgenmad. Vores gæster fremhæver især det hjælpsomme ...
8/10 Very Good! (1.002 anmeldelser)
A great stay overall

Anmeldelse fra 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
Prisen er 796 kr. pr. nat fra 5. feb. til 6. feb.
796 kr.
5. feb. - 6. feb.
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Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Portage. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og morgenmad. Vores gæster fremhæver især det hjælpsomme ...
8,6/10 Excellent! (744 anmeldelser)
Professional staff and clean

Anmeldelse fra 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
Prisen er 444 kr. pr. nat fra 27. jan. til 28. jan.
444 kr.
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Overnat på dette hotel med forretningsvenlig profil i Kalamazoo. Nyd godt af gratis Wi-Fi, gratis parkering og vaskeri. De populære seværdigheder Oasis Hot Tub ...
6,2/10 (419 anmeldelser)
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.

Anmeldelse fra 4. jan. 2026

Extended Stay America Select Suites - Kalamazoo - West
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Andre områder i Oakland/Winchell

Western Michigan University/KRPH

Western Michigan University/KRPH

Under dit ophold i Western Michigan University/KRPH kan du lægge vejen forbi seværdigheder som Miller Auditorium og Waldo Stadium.

Western Michigan University/KRPH
West Main HIll

West Main HIll

Under dit ophold i West Main HIll kan du planlægge et besøg til Waldo Stadium og Miller Auditorium, der begge er interessante seværdigheder i nærheden.

West Main HIll
Vine

Vine

Selvom Vine ikke byder på mange seværdigheder, skal du ikke langt for at finde spændende oplevelser som Waldo Stadium og Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

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Stuart

Under dit ophold i Stuart kan du planlægge et besøg til Kalamazoo Institute of Arts og Kalamazoo Valley Museum, der begge er interessante seværdigheder i nærheden.

Stuart
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West Douglas

Selvom West Douglas ikke huser mange store seværdigheder, kan du besøge Waldo Stadium og Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, der begge er interessante attraktioner i nærheden.

West Douglas
Central Business District

Central Business District

Hvis du tilbringer noget tid i Central Business District, er Farmers Alley Theatre og Kalamazoo Institute of Arts et par populære seværdigheder, der er værd at besøge.

Central Business District

Oakland/Winchell

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