Ledyard Block Historic District, Grand Rapids

Name: Ledyard Block Historic District
Address: Grand Rapids, United States

#51 among attractions in Grand Rapids

Victorian architecture, Italianate architecture

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Ledyard Block Historic District location map

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Facts and practical information

The Ledyard Block Historic District is a group of seven adjacent, coherently designed, nineteenth century commercial structures located within a square block at 123-145 Ottawa Avenue and 104-124 Monroe Center, NW, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The group of buildings was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. ()

Coordinates: 42°57'57"N, 85°40'14"W

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Downtown Grand RapidsGrand Rapids United States

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Day trips

Ledyard Block Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grand Rapids Art Museum, Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids Public Museum, La Grande Vitesse.

~320 ftS
Museum, Art museum
Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids
2 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...
~1280 ftS
Convention center, Hockey, Music venue
Van Andel Arena, Grand Rapids
7 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.
~1640 ftW
Museum, Observatories and planetariums, Office
Grand Rapids Public Museum, Grand Rapids
8 min walk • The Grand Rapids Public Museum, located on the bank of the Grand River in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, is among the oldest history museums in the United States. It was founded in 1854 as the "Grand Rapids Lyceum of Natural History".
~1260 ftN
Monuments and statues
La Grande Vitesse, Grand Rapids
7 min walk • La Grande Vitesse, a public sculpture by American artist Alexander Calder, is located on the large concrete plaza surrounding City Hall and the Kent County Building in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States.
~1010 ftE
Church
Fountain Street Church, Grand Rapids
5 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.
~400 ftW
Park, Music venue
Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids
2 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.
~1180 ftSE
Memorial
Kent County Civil War Monument, Grand Rapids
6 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.
~1290 ftNW
Concert hall, Theater, Convention center
DeVos Place Convention Center, Grand Rapids
7 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.
~1760 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater, Concert hall
St. Cecilia Music Center, Grand Rapids
9 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.
~1470 ftNE
Park
Crescent Park, Grand Rapids
8 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.
0.4 miSW
42°57'36"N • 85°40'27"W
The Intersection, Grand Rapids
12 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater, Music venue

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Ledyard Block Historic District?

Nearby attractions include McKay Tower, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Grand Rapids Art Museum, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Rosa Parks Circle, Grand Rapids (2 min walk), Aldrich Godfrey and White Block, Grand Rapids (2 min walk).

How to get to Ledyard Block Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Ledyard Block Historic District:

Bus

Monroe/Louis • Lines: 90 (3 min walk)
DeVos Place • Lines: 90 (7 min walk)

Train

Grand Rapids (19 min walk)