Michigan Governor's Summer Residence
Michigan Governor's Summer Residence, Arts and Crafts style residence near Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island, United States.
The three-story wooden structure features 11 bedrooms, nine bathrooms, and measures 7,000 square feet with views of the Straits of Mackinac.
Built in 1902 for Chicago attorney Lawrence Young, the residence was purchased by the Mackinac Island State Park Commission in 1944 for 15,000 dollars.
Presidents Harry Truman, John F Kennedy, Gerald Ford, George H W Bush, and Bill Clinton have stayed at this Michigan executive residence.
Free guided tours are available every Wednesday during summer months, allowing visitors to explore the interior and learn about the residence.
The construction combines Michigan white pine for exterior walls and Georgia yellow pine for interior surfaces, representing different regional materials.
Location: Mackinac Island
Inception: 1901
Architectural style: Arts and Crafts movement
GPS coordinates: 45.85167,-84.62028
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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