Our country is home to plenty of famous houses. Maybe you’ve taken a tour of the White House, or perhaps you’ve set foot in Abraham Lincoln’s childhood home. You might have walked around the grounds at Mount Vernon and basked in its historical glory. But did you know that Michigan is home to a beautifully unique house that’s just as stunning as some of its more famous counterparts? Read on to find out more.
The Honolulu House Museum is located at 107 North Kalamazoo Ave in the delightful small town of Marshall.
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Marshall is known for its extensive network of historic homes and buildings, but the Honolulu House might just be the most unique of them all.
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The home was constructed in 1860 by Abner Pratt, a former Michigan Supreme Court justice who also served as the United States consul to Hawaii.
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Pratt’s time in Hawaii affected him deeply that he decided to have his Marshall home built to mimic the Hawaiian architectural styles he’d seen during his travels — hence the name “Honolulu House.”
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The home uniquely blends Polynesian, Gothic Revival, and Italianate design styles to create a one-of-a-kind look that can’t be found anywhere else in Michigan.
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Its stunning exterior boasts a variety of green hues that feel like something out of a tropical paradise, and it’s easy to see why Pratt was so enthralled with the house.
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The home’s interior is not widely photographed, but that’s because its beauty is best seen in person. In 1961, the Marshall Historical Society founded the Honolulu House Museum.
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Today, visitors are permitted to tour the home on a seasonal basis. This is one Michigan landmark that will truly transport you to a different time and place — and you’ll be completely charmed.
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For more information about visiting the Honolulu House, click here to visit the Marshall Historical Society website. Get ready to say “Aloha!” to an amazing Michigan gem.
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