The Scolnik House tells the story of families living in Muskegon during the Great Depression.
This historic attraction tells the story of common families living during the Great Depression. The house was built in the late 1880s in classic Queen Anne inspired Folk Victorian Style. The home features period furnishings, appliance, flooring and wallpaper. Open May through October, Thursday through Monday from 10 am to 4 pm. On Sundays, the house is open from 1 to 4 pm. Free Admission. A site of the Lakeshore Museum Center.
Keywords: Historic, Depression Era, Tours, hands-on
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
The Lakeshore Museum Center has been business since 1937.
What is your primary product or service?
We operate four sites in Muskegon and a new park in Whitehall. The Lakeshore Museum Center explores the natural and cultural history of our area. At the nearby Scolnik House of the Depression Era and Fire Barn Museum, the stories of life during the Depression Era and the history of firefighting are told. The Hackley & Hume Historic Site features the restored homes of Muskegon's most well known lumber barons. Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall will explore 10,000 years of Michigan history in a natural woodland setting.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
The Fire Barn Museum is one of four sites operated by the Lakeshore Museum Center.
Provide detailed directions to your location
The Hackley & Hume Historic Site is located at 484 W. Webster Avenue at Sixth Street in Muskegon.
What are your hours of operation?
The Lakeshore Museum Center is open weekdays from 9:30 to 4:30 and Saturdays from Noon to 4 pm
The Hackley & Hume Historic Site, Fire Barn Museum, and Scolnik House of the Depression Era are CLOSED for the season and will reopen in May 2016. Michigan's Heritage Park in Whitehall is also CLOSED for the season and will reopen for tours in May 2016.