Abram W. Pike House, Grand Rapids

Name: Abram W. Pike House
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#80 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Greek Revival architecture

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At 172-years-old, the Pike House is one of Michigan's historical treasures. Built in 1844, it is one of the oldest homes still standing in Michigan and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The name, the Pike House, comes from the original occupier, Abram W. Pike. Abram Pike, a fur trader, came to Michigan in 1827. Pike lived in Port Sheldon on Lake Michigan, at the mouth of the Pigeon River, and was employed as the company clerk for the Port Sheldon Land Company. ()

Built: 1844 (180 years ago)Coordinates: 42°57'42"N, 85°39'47"W

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Downtown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids United States

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Day trips

Abram W. Pike House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Fountain Street Church.

0.5 miNW
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Nestled in the heart of downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, the Grand Rapids Art Museum (GRAM) stands as a beacon of culture and creativity. This modern art museum, notable for its sleek, contemporary architecture, offers visitors an opportunity to explore a diverse...
0.4 miW
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Van Andel Arena is a 12,000 plus seat multi-purpose arena, situated in the Heartside district of Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. The arena attracted over five million patrons in its first 5 years, 1995-2001.
~1710 ftSW
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Cathedral of Saint Andrew, Grand Rapids
9 min walk • The Cathedral of Saint Andrew is a Catholic cathedral located in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States. It is the seat of the Diocese of Grand Rapids.
~1600 ftNW
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
8 min walk • Fountain Street Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, was for a time unique in the United States as being large, religiously liberal and non-denominational in a notably conservative city.
0.5 miNW
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
14 min walk • Rosa Parks Circle is a plaza located in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan. During the warmer months it is a multipurpose facility, acting as a venue for events like concerts or dances put on by the Grand Rapids Original Swing Society.
0.6 miSE
Museum, Architecture, Historical place
Meyer May House, Grand Rapids
15 min walk • The Meyer May House is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed house in the Heritage Hill Historic District of Grand Rapids, Michigan, in the United States. It was built in 1908–09, and is located at 450 Madison Avenue SE. It is considered a fine example of Wright's Prairie School era, and "Michigan's Prairie masterpiece".
~1350 ftNW
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • The Kent County Civil War Monument is an historic landmark in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The monument is in a small triangular downtown park, bounded by Division Avenue and Monroe Avenue. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2004.
0.7 miNW
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
19 min walk • DeVos Place Convention Center, erected in 2004 on the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a multi-purpose convention center. It is named for Richard DeVos, who donated $20 million towards its construction.
~890 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
5 min walk • The St. Cecilia Music Center, built in 1894 as the St. Cecilia Society Building, is a performance space located at 24 Ransom Avenue NE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971.
0.5 miN
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
14 min walk • Crescent Park is a city park located in the north-east quadrant of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Although small in size, it provides a quiet patch of green space near to the heart of the growing city.
0.6 miW
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
15 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Abram W. Pike House?

Nearby attractions include Dog Story Theatre, Grand Rapids (3 min walk), Willard Building, Grand Rapids (3 min walk), St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids (5 min walk), Park Church, Grand Rapids (6 min walk).

How to get to Abram W. Pike House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Abram W. Pike House:

Bus

Fulton Street • Lines: 90 (4 min walk)
Mercy Health • Lines: 90 (8 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (16 min walk)