The David and Christine Weisblat House, located in Galesburg, Michigan, is a significant example of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Usonian architecture. Designed in 1948, this home embodies Wright’s vision of affordable, modern housing that integrates seamlessly with its natural surroundings.
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Preservation and Management
As one of the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed homes within the five-house Acres community, the Weisblat House has been maintained by private owners dedicated to preserving its original Usonian design integrity. Its status as a privately-owned residence means its long-term preservation efforts are typically managed by the individual owners, often guided by the legacy of the unique co-operative community in which it sits.
For Sale: The Weisblat House is currently offered for sale for $1,444,000. Interested parties can explore additional photos, interior views, the current listing details, and sale history at Zillow.com or the dedicated website at WeisblatHouse.com
Plan Your Visit
Location
The David and Christine Weisblat House is located in the Acres at 11185 Hawthorne Drive in Galesburg, Michigan. The home is one of four Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Usonian houses within this planned community, which is situated in a quiet, natural rural setting outside of Kalamazoo.
Tours
Please be aware that this Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home is a privately owned residence and is not open to the public for tours. We kindly ask that you respect the owners’ privacy and refrain from trespassing on the property.
Hotels in Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is less than 10 miles from Galesburg and offers a wide variety of lodging and dining options.
- Holiday Inn Express & Suites Kalamazoo West
- Radisson Plaza Hotel at Kalamazoo Center
- Staybridge Suites Kalamazoo – spacious suites with kitchenettes
- The Kalamazoo House Downtown Hotel and Suites – 4-star bed and breakfast experience in a historic home
- The Curtis Meyer House – also designed by Wright and located within the Acres is available for overnight stays
The Acres
The Weisblat House is part of a unique and ambitious residential development called The Acres, which adds significant historical context to its design. The community was the brainchild of a group of scientists working for the Upjohn Company in Kalamazoo, who sought to create a modern, affordable, cooperative neighborhood in a rural setting. In 1947, they acquired the land and commissioned Wright to design homes for the community, a project that aligned perfectly with his Usonian ideals. Wright developed a comprehensive plan for 21 homes, but ultimately only five homes were constructed in the community. Four of those five homes were designed by Wright (including the Weisblat, Pratt, Eppstein, and Meyer houses). The Acres is significant for its embodiment of Wright’s Usonian principles, which emphasized a connection to nature, efficient use of space, and the use of natural materials, all while attempting to foster a sense of shared living among residents.
The house itself is a classic example of Usonian construction. It is built using Wright’s signature concrete textile blocks—a material usually reserved for more elaborate projects—along with wood and brick. It follows Wright’s “in-line” design, where living spaces like the living room are located on one side of the house, and bedrooms on the other. This configuration maximizes the flow of space and light and provides a strong horizontal emphasis. Consistent with his designs, the house features one of Wright’s characteristic large hearths that serves as the core of the living area, and it incorporates radiant underfloor heating—a luxurious innovation for the time—in its concrete floor slab.
For visitors interested in extending their stay, the greater Kalamazoo area offers a rare opportunity to see a total of eight Usonian homes by Frank Lloyd Wright. In addition to the four homes at The Acres, the nearby Parkwyn Village community contains another four Usonians (the Levin, Brown, McCartney, and Winn houses). Seeing both of these distinct cooperative developments is a major draw for architecture enthusiasts, especially since Parkwyn Village was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. The area is also anchored by Western Michigan University, contributing to a lively and educated cultural scene, including the excellent Kalamazoo Institute of Arts and the historic downtown.
Additional Resources and Inspired Products
Find unique products, books, and gifts inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s legacy at our Amazon storefront: Wright at Home!
- WeisblatHouse.com – Official website
- Mid-Michigan Modern, Expanded Edition: From Frank Lloyd Wright to Googie by Susan J. Bandes
- David and Christine Weisblat House – Michigan Modern
Return to the complete list of Frank Lloyd Wright sites in Michigan
