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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Las mejores opciones de hoteles en Oakland/Winchell

Staywell Inn

Staywell Inn

2 out of 5
3800 East Cork Street Kalamazoo MI
El precio es de $858 MXN por noche del 1 feb al 2 feb
$858 MXN
$987 MXN en total
1 feb. - 2 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel en Kalamazoo. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y alberca al aire libre. Estarás muy cerca de atracciones ...
4.8/10 (134 opiniones)
Accomodations were easy, smooth transaction and stay.

Enviada el 27 ene. 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
El precio es de $3,735 MXN por noche del 1 feb al 2 feb
$3,735 MXN
$4,295 MXN en total
1 feb. - 2 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel con spa en Kalamazoo. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, spa de servicio completo y 3 restaurantes. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,001 opiniones)
The room was great, the staff was friendly, attentive and helpful. Top notch customer service

Enviada el 15 ene. 2026

Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites

2.5 out of 5
2575 S 11th Street Kalamazoo MI
Totalmente reembolsableReserva ahora y paga después
El precio es de $1,632 MXN por noche del 24 feb al 25 feb
$1,632 MXN
$1,876 MXN en total
24 feb. - 25 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Kalamazoo. Tendrás a tu disposición desayuno incluido, wifi gratis y estacionamiento gratis. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,002 opiniones)
Lo que no me gustó es la limpieza las cajoneras tenían mucha basura están sucias se ve que nunca las limpian rente 4 recámaras para mi familia 2 de esas tenían las sábanas sucias manchadas. Una de esas las sabanas tenían sangre. Pedí que me las cambiaran y solo fueron arreglar la cama y las dejaron ...

Enviada el 6 ene. 2025

Best Western Plus Kalamazoo Suites
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 $2,246 MXN por noche del 16 feb al 17 feb
$2,246 MXN
$2,583 MXN en total
16 feb. - 17 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Kalamazoo. Tendrás a tu disposición desayuno incluido, sala de fitness y estacionamiento. Nuestros huéspedes destacan ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (645 opiniones)
No me gustó que me cobraron una tarifa por hacer Check Out 40 minutos tarde!

Enviada el 12 sept. 2024

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
El precio es de $1,415 MXN por noche del 1 mar al 2 mar
$1,415 MXN
$1,628 MXN en total
1 mar. - 2 mar.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Kalamazoo. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y desayuno. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (996 opiniones)
Trato muy desagradable por parte del recepcionista y personal de seguridad que estaban albergando un evento privado. Terrible experiencia. Jamás regresaría a este lugar

Enviada el 22 jul. 2024

Delta Hotels by Marriott Kalamazoo Conference Center
Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage

3 out of 5
400 Trade Centre Way Portage MI
El precio es de $1,889 MXN por noche del 5 feb al 6 feb
$1,889 MXN
$2,172 MXN en total
5 feb. - 6 feb.
impuestos y cargos incluidos
Hospédate en este hotel de negocios en Portage. Tendrás a tu disposición wifi gratis, estacionamiento gratis y desayuno. Nuestros huéspedes destacan la atención ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (744 opiniones)
Muy buen hotel y ubicación.

Enviada el 18 oct. 2024

Courtyard Kalamazoo Portage
Precio más bajo por noche encontrado en las últimas 24 horas, con base en una estancia de 1 noche para 2 adultos. Los precios y la disponibilidad están sujetos a cambios. Aplican términos adicionales.

Otras zonas en las cercanías de Oakland/Winchell

Western Michigan University - KRPH

Western Michigan University - KRPH

Cuando andes por Western Michigan University - KRPH, aprovecha para pasar por lugares como Auditorio James W. Miller Auditorium y Waldo Stadium.

Western Michigan University - KRPH
West Main HIll

West Main HIll

Aunque en West Main HIll no hay muchas atracciones turísticas, puedes recorrer los alrededores y descubrir lugares como Waldo Stadium y Auditorio James W. Miller Auditorium.

West Main HIll
Vine

Vine

A pesar de que en Vine no hay muchos puntos de interés, puedes recorrer los alrededores y ver atracciones como Waldo Stadium o Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

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Stuart

A pesar de que en Stuart no hay muchos puntos de interés, puedes recorrer los alrededores y ver atracciones como Kalamazoo Institute of Arts o Kalamazoo Valley Museum.

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West Douglas

Aunque no hay muchos puntos de interés conocidos en West Douglas, puedes visitar otros sitios en los alrededores, como Waldo Stadium y Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

West Douglas
Distrito financiero de Kalamazoo

Distrito financiero de Kalamazoo

Cuando estés en Distrito financiero de Kalamazoo, aprovecha para ver algunas de sus principales atracciones, como Farmers Alley Theatre y Kalamazoo Institute of Arts.

Distrito financiero de Kalamazoo


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