John Dodge House, Historic farmhouse at Oakland University, Rochester Hills, Michigan.
Description
The John Dodge House is a farmhouse on the Oakland University campus that started as a smaller structure and was later expanded to roughly thirty rooms. The additions combine architectural features common to rural buildings from the late 19th century.
History
A local businessman built the original structure in 1898, and John Dodge and Matilda Dodge Wilson later acquired the property in 1908 as a weekend residence. After purchasing it, they significantly enlarged and modernized the building.
Culture
The house reflects the link between Michigan's car industry and the university's founding. It shows how wealthy industrialists used country estates as retreats from city life.
Practical
The building today serves as administrative and faculty offices within Oakland University and sits along Golf View Lane. Visitors can view the exterior and grounds, but should check in advance whether public tours are available.
Did you know?
The property is part of Meadow Brook Farms, which was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This recognition honors not just the house itself but the entire farm landscape system surrounding it.
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