Felt Mansion
Dorr E. Felt Mansion
A summer lakeside mansion built by Dorr E. Felt, inventor of the mechanical calculator in the 1920s. Restored and open for guided tours on set days.
The Dorr E. Felt Mansion was built in 1928 as a summer home for Dorr E. Felt, inventor of the mechanical calculator. It stands on a lakeside rise next to Saugatuck Dunes State Park. The three-story Dutch Colonial Revival building contains a ballroom and furnishings faithfully recreated to their original look. The mansion has served as a seminary and a prison in the past. After restoration, it opened to the public for guided tours and is often used for weddings and events. A visit takes about 1 hour. Admission is about US$10, and it is open only on certain days.
Opening hours
Open on tour days; check the official website
Nearby sights
- Saugatuck Dunes State Park
- Saugatuck Dune Rides
- Mount Baldhead
- Saugatuck Chain Ferry
- Oval Beach
- Downtown Saugatuck
- Holland State Park & Big Red Lighthouse
- Tunnel Park