Old Wing Mission, Church building in Holland, Michigan.
Old Wing Mission is a church building in Holland, Michigan, built in Greek Revival style with wooden clapboard siding and a rectangular plan. The two-story structure holds several rooms, including parlors, bedrooms, and a dining area.
Reverend George Smith founded the mission in 1839 to serve the Ottawa community, and Isaac Fairbanks built the current structure in 1844. The site was expanded several times in the late 1800s and early 1900s as its use changed over time.
The mission served the local Ottawa people as both a place of worship and a school, one of the few spaces where their language was used in instruction. Visitors can still see the simple interior layout that reflects this double purpose.
The site is located at 5298 147th Avenue in Holland and is easiest to reach by car. It is worth checking ahead of your visit whether guided tours are available, as access can vary depending on the time of year.
The building is the oldest surviving house in the township, meaning it predates most of what stands around it today. The additions made between 1886 and 1903 are still visible from the outside, showing how the structure grew in stages.
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