The Rogers-Carrier House is an extraordinary 19th-century mansion that shows off its Queen Anne architectural style in the Lansing Community College campus. The cone-shaped turret and gabled roofs are among the eye-catching features of its façade. Read the plaque in the front gardens to learn about the historical context and background of the house.
Look for the white columns at the front of the house, which is lined by a stylish portico. Running up the right side of the house is an enchanting cylindrical turret with a pointed top. Study the gabled roofs adorned with intricate, light green patterns around the house’s exterior. An elegant lamppost stands in the grassy yard beside the house.
Visit the house in winter, when its roof and front garden are covered in a thick layer of snow.
Explore the surroundings to see the rest of Lansing Community College. Go for a pleasant walk along the adjacent Adado Riverfront Park, enjoying scenic views of the Grand River. The park is filled with walking trails and is a popular spot for concerts and other events. Relax and watch people go by from one of the benches in Durant Park.
Note that the house was first built in 1891 by local architect Darius B. Moon for the real estate agent H. M. Rogers. The Carrier family bought the house and lived in it until 1964, before it was bought by Lansing Community College and served as a temporary bookstore. Note that students of architecture started restoring the building in 1982.
The Rogers-Carrier House is a few blocks north of the city center of Lansing, in central Michigan. Arrive at the Capital Region International Airport and drive south for about 5 miles (8 kilometers) to reach the site. You can also get a bus straight here. While in the district, ensure you see surrounding attractions such as the Michigan History Center, the Michigan State Capitol and Ferris Park, as well as the Herrmann house next door.
