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Photographs ➔ Photograph, Emma Voigt and Clara Voigt Hake with Miss Kramer
Identifier:
1987.114.1.2333Description:
An informal black and white photograph, details of which are written on the back of the photograph in pencil: from left to right, the photograph depicts “Emma” Voigt, “Clara” Voigt Hake, and a “Miss Kramer of Norfolk Virginia” at “Wilcox Estate” on “July 3 - 1945.” Emma Voigt is wearing dress V5019 and Clara Voigt Hake is wearing dress V1121 from the Grand Rapids Public Museum’s collection.An article written by The Holland Sentinel March 17, 2010, describes Wilcox Estate as follows:
This classic Mediterranean-style villa at 701 Laurel Circle was designed by Grand Rapids architect Kenneth W. Welch and built as a community house in 1923-24 by Caroline Hill Wilcox, widow of Grand Rapids real estate developer Frederick P. Wilcox. The building originally featured a conservatory, living quarters for the head gardener and his family, a swimming pool, squash court, laundry facilities and space for many automobiles.(Quote retrieved May 21, 2018 from www.hollandsentinel.com: http://www.hollandsentinel.com/x673424367/Estate-in-E-Grand-Rapids-is-symphony-showhouse)
The Wilcox family and the Voigt family became related by marriage when the son of Amanda Voigt Perkins (Emma and Clara's sister), Gaius Voigt Perkins, married one of Frederick Wilcox's daughters, Marian Wilcox (source: https://www.facebook.com/EastGrandRapidsHistoryRoom/posts/684289678338644).
Date:
July 3 1945Materials:
Photographic Print, PaperDimensions:
3 1/4"" h 4 5/8"" wCollection Tier:
Tier 2Source:
Gift of Kent County Council for Historic PreservationLinks:
http://www.mlive.com/homeandgarden/index.ssf/2010/04/designers_add_personal_touch_t.htmlhttp://www.hollandsentinel.com/x673424367/Estate-in-E-Grand-Rapids-is-symphony-showhouse
https://www.facebook.com/EastGrandRapidsHistoryRoom/posts/684289678338644
Related Entities:
Emma Voigt (depicts)Emma Louise Voigt was born in Michigan City, Indiana in 1870 and moved into the College Avenue house in 1896 with her parents. She never married and lived there until her death in 1953. When Emma's sister Clara moved back to the family home after her husband, Dr. Hake died, the two sisters were once more together at their parent's home. To them fell the responsibility of running the house, especially after their mother's death in 1929. Emma played the piano and played Mendelssohn's Wedding March from "A Midsummer Night's Dream" when her oldest brother, Frank, was married in 1886 at the Court Street home. She graduated from Central High School in the "Elective Course" in 1887. Moreover, she was a member of the 25th graduating class of the Grand Rapids Public Schools. Clara Voigt Hake (depicts)
Clara Voigt was born in Michigan City, Indiana in 1868. She was the traveler in the family. On September 12, 1893, she married Dr. William F. Hake, a prominent physician in Grand Rapids. During their marriage the Hakes traveled extensively, enjoying trips in Michigan and around the United States, frequently accompanied by her sister, Emma. One of their most extravagant trips was the trip to Europe in 1900. For seven months they visited the countrysides and cities of western and eastern Europe; one of the stops on their itinerary was Mr. Voigts birthplace in Germany. The Hakes were married for 25 years when Dr. Hake died in 1919. Clara continued to be the well-traveled family member after his death, visiting places all over the United States. Moreover, she returned to her parent's home and resided there until her death in 1952. Voigt House (is related to)
Alternate names: Voigt Family
The Voigt family, whose home is now preserved by the Grand Rapids Public Museum, moved to the city in 1875 and resided at 133 Court Street (now Scribner Street). The Voigt family partnered with the Herpolsheimer family in the dry-good and carpet business and in a few years the partnership expanded to include two flour mills -- the Crescent and Star mills located on the Grand River. In 1902 the partnership came to a mutual end. The Herpolsheimer family retained the dry-good store and the Voigt family kept the two mills. By the turn of the century, Voigt flour under several brand names, and later Voigt Cereal, were known across Michigan and far east as New England. Due to bankruptcy and a strike, the flour milling business came to an abrupt end in 1955. In 1895, Carl G.A. Voigt hired local architect William G. Robinson to design a house on 115 College Avenue Southeast to serve as his retirement home. It was modeled after the chateaux at Chenoceaux, France. The home is a fine example of Victorian architecture and complemented the Victorian family that lived in it. It was lived in by just the Voigt family which was comprised of Carl Gustav Adolf Voigt, his wife Elizabeth Wurster Voigt and their children. They were the parents of nine children with six surviving until adulthood. The family lived in the home from 1895 to 1971. Kent County Council for Historic Preservation (donor)
The Kent County Council for Historic Preservation has several responsibilities that support the preservation and protection of our history. These include:
- Recommending designation of new historic districts
- Reviewing applications for proposed alterations within historic districts
- Enforcing the Historic Preservation Ordinance Chapter and cooperating with the state, federal and local governments in pursuance of its responsibilities
- Conducting meetings or hearings necessary to carry out these purposes
The Historic Preservation Commission consists of seven members who reside in Grand Rapids. Members are appointed by the City Commission for three-year terms (two consecutive terms are allowed). Members shall have a demonstrated interest in or knowledge of historic preservation. Two members shall be appointed from a list submitted by the Kent County Council for Historic Preservation and one member shall be an architect duly registered in the State of Michigan.
http://grcity.us/design-and-development-services/Planning-Department/Pages/Historic-Preservation-Commission.aspx
