May House

Built in 1908-09 for local clothier Meyer S. May and his wife, Sophie Amber, this prairie-style house was designed by Frank Lloyd Wright as his first major commission in Michigan. May was the son of Abraham May, founder of May and Son clothing store; in 1906 Meyer became president of the store, which was the first in the nation to display clothes on Batts hangers. Meyer May lived here until his death in 1936, and the home remained a private residence until 1985. In 1986, Steelcase Inc. began a complete restoration of the house, its interior, and grounds.

Grand Rapids, Michigan · United States