Scripps Mansion, Historic mansion in Orion Township, Michigan, US
The Norman and Tudor Revival style mansion features stone walls, large windows, and extensive woodwork throughout its architectural design from 1927.
William Edmund Scripps, founder of WWJ radio station and son of Detroit News founder, established this estate with 3,000 acres of farmland in 1916.
The estate contained European paintings, which the Scripps family later donated to the Detroit Institute of Arts in 1956.
The mansion now operates as Guest House, a treatment center for Roman Catholic clergy requiring specialized medical assistance.
Amelia Earhart tested an experimental glider at the property in 1929, using an airstrip now designated for radio-controlled aircraft.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.74944,-83.28361
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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