National Historic Landmark

Grand Hotel

Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Michigan
Listed
May 4, 1972
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
72000637

About this property

Grand Hotel is a historic hotel and coastal resort on Mackinac Island, Michigan, a small island located at the eastern end of the Straits of Mackinac within Lake Huron between the state's Upper and Lower peninsulas. Constructed in the late 19th century, the facility advertises itself as having the world's largest porch. Grand Hotel is known for a number of notable visitors, including five U.S. presidents, inventor Thomas Edison, and author Mark Twain. Grand Hotel is a member of Historic Hotels of America, a program of the National Trust for Historic Preservation.

Location

Mackinac Island, Mackinac County, Michigan
45.85087, -84.62594

Categories

ENTERTAINMENT/RECREATIONARCHITECTURE
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

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Geary, Mathew, House
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Fort Mackinac
Civil War
0.4 mi
Indian Dormitory
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Nearby Battles

Surrender of Fort Mackinac
1812Early Republic
0.4 mi
Recapture of Fort Mackinac (US Attempt)
1814Early Republic
0.4 mi
Siege of Fort Mackinac 1814 (American attempt)
1814Early Republic
0.4 mi
Battle of Mackinac Island 1814
1814Early Republic
0.4 mi
Capture of Fort Mackinac 1812
1812Early Republic
0.4 mi

Questions about this property

When was Grand Hotel listed on the National Register?

Grand Hotel was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 4, 1972.

What type of historic resource is Grand Hotel?

Grand Hotel is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Grand Hotel a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Grand Hotel has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Grand Hotel?

The period of significance for Grand Hotel is recorded as the industrial era.

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