The Mansion

The Greeting Hall
  It was customary to leave calling cards when visiting, as you can see from the small plate behind the front door. The statuary by sculptor John Rogers dates to 1875.  The hall tree was used to hold hats, coats and umbrellas. The items you see represent all three generations of the family.    The stairway is an example of excellent local craftsmanship. Even today there are no squeaks, loose posts or treads. The newel posts and spindles were made on a hand-operated lathe.

The Family Parlor
  This room was the family’s sitting room. A photograph of Governor Albert Sleeper, who was instrumental in starting some of Michigan’s state parks, is by the doorway. The bookcase holds a mere few of the hundreds of volumes of books that were found in the house. It was given to Dr. Loop in exchange for rent. The gold Morris chair is an early attempt at creating a recliner. Family portraits are on the east wall. The Christmas tree gives us a glimpse of what our Victorian Christmas Open House holds in store for our winter visitors, when everyone is treated to the sights, sounds and aromas of a Victorian holiday season.
Most of the toys around the tree belonged to the children of the house. The glass case on the north wall holds many toys as well. The sofa dates from the late 1820's. 

The Dining Room
  The original carpeting from this room is now used as runners in the halls. The high chair can be converted into three different positions and dates from 1875. The silver service pieces belonged to the Loop, Harrison and McGraw families. A German craftsman created the elaborately carved walnut sideboard, given to Ada Loop Harrison by her aunt Mrs. McGraw. The cherry table was fashioned from local wood. Many pieces in the china cabinet were found in the house. This room is the only one in the house with a fireplace. At the time, coal and wood burning stoves were more efficient and were used in the other rooms.

There is much more coming about the Mansion.  New pictures and a verbal tour of the Doctors Office, the North East Parlor and all of the second floor rooms.

Our Victorian Decorated Mansion available for Private Holiday Parties.  Call 1-810-622-9946