W.K. Kellogg Manor House
A prominent feature of the Biological Station is W.K. Kellogg’s Manor House. It is located at 3700 E. Gull Lake Drive, Hickory Corners, Michigan. Situated 110 feet (34 m) above Gull Lake, it has spectacular lake views.
The Manor House was designed by the architectural firm of Benjamin and Benjamin. Built in 1925, the Manor House served as a summer home for W.K. Kellogg his second wife Dr. Carrie Staines. They lived there until 1942. Designed in a Tudor revival inspired style. It has leaded glass bay windows, oak coffered ceilings and Rookwood tile bathrooms and fireplaces.
The 32 acre estate also includes a Carriage house, green house with potting shed, a caretaker's cottage, boathouse, an authentic Dutch windmill and several beautiful gardens. The entire estate was given to Michigan State University in 1951 and is now a part of the Kellogg Biological Station. The Manor House was recently restored to its original grandeur and is now open for tours. The two-story home is now used for conferences and weddings.
Kellogg then gave permission for the house to be used by the Coast Guard as an induction and training center. With the end of World War II a need for rehabilitation centers arose. As the number of wounded soldiers rose, the Manor House was converted into an estate for injured veterans. In 1951 ownership of the estate changed hands. Upon Mr. Kellogg’s death, the Manor House and its surrounding land was given to Michigan State University. From the 32 acres (130,000 m2) and outbuildings the Kellogg Biological Station was formed.
In 1998 a grant was given by the Kellogg Foundation to restore the Manor House to its original state.
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