Honolulu House

Honolulu House is a Michigan historical marker in Marshall, Calhoun County, dedicated 1972.

Calhoun County · dedicated 1972 · 107 North Kalamazoo Ave, Marshall

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Abner Pratt settled in Marshall in 1839 and in the 1850s became chief justice of the state supreme court. In 1857-59 he was United States Consul to the Sandwich (Hawaiian) Islands. Returning home he built this house in 1860 to recreate the island atmosphere. Teak and ebony were used, and murals on the walls depicted tropical plants and animals. In 1887 the interior was changed but the opulent style of the exterior, unique in the Midwest, has survived.

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Honolulu House130 ft
National House180 ft

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