Biddle House

The Biddle House is a trading building from the early settlement period on Mackinac Island with living and business spaces. The house displays objects from this time that document everyday life.

The house was founded in the early 1800s by Edward Biddle, a merchant from an established Philadelphia family. Its significance lay in connecting European trade networks with local communities during this frontier period.

The house shows how European traders and local communities connected through business and family ties. Visitors today can see traces of these connections in the displayed objects from daily life.

The building sits on Market Street and is easy to reach as you explore the island. Visiting is straightforward, with access to historic rooms that are carefully furnished.

The house was built with design elements from French-Canadian tradition and is one of the oldest structures on the island. This architectural detail shows how French influences persisted long after Britain took control of the region.

Location: Michigan

GPS coordinates: 45.84890,-84.61950

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:00