Who owns the Meyer May House?

Who owns the Meyer May House?

Steelcase
In honor of that collaboration, the Meyer May House is owned and maintained by Steelcase today.

When was the Meyer May House restored?

1987
Open to the public in 1987 and meticulously restored, the Meyer May house offers a rare opportunity to experience an original Prairie house as Wright envisioned it. After months of interviews and intensive study of reference materials, work began to restore the interior and exterior to its original design.

How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Michigan?

According to architectural historian Dale Gyure, America’s most famous architect designed 31 houses in Michigan.

Is there a Frank Lloyd Wright house in Michigan?

The Harper House, named after Dr. Ina M. Harper who commissioned the design, is believed to be the last home built by Wright in Michigan. After 25 years of private ownership, The Harper House with its water facing views is on sale.

How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Kalamazoo Michigan?

Inside Kalamazoo, a community of four more Wright houses, called Parkwyn Village, was built at the same time by co-op members who wanted to be in town.

How many Frank Lloyd Wright houses are in Wisconsin?

Throughout his lifetime, Frank Lloyd Wright designed nearly 150 buildings for the state of Wisconsin, though only 60 of them were ever built, and only 43 are still in existence today.

What is the history of the Meyer May House?

Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright in 1908 for a prominent Grand Rapids Clothier, the Meyer May House was purchased by Steelcase Inc. in 1985, meticulously restored and opened to the public in 1987.

Where is Meyer May House Grand Rapids MI?

Take an online tour of Wright’s Meyer May House through the website gallery. Take a Tour in Person. Visit the Meyer May house at: 450 Madison Avenue SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49503 Directions. Free street parking is available on Logan Street and on Madison Avenue. Open Hours. Sundays from 12pm–4pm; Tuesdays & Thursdays from 10am-2pm

Is Wright’s Meyer May house open?

Take an online tour of Wright’s Meyer May House through the website gallery. Free on-street parking is available on Logan Street and on Madison Avenue. The House is open to the public with online reservations only. Please review 2022 Closed Dates* & Weather Notice** before planning your visit.

Is the Meyer May House wheelchair accessible?

The Meyer May House is a historical building and provides wheelchair accessibility to the Visitor’s Center and the main floor of the Meyer May House. The upper floor is only accessible via stairs.