Scattered around downtown Charlevoix are unique looking houses that look as if they belong in the Shire of J.R.R. Tolkien’s books than in Northern Michigan. They were constructed by self-taught builder Earl Young. He used locally sourced building materials such as stone and wood and include design elements such as wide, wavy eaves and exposed rafter tails. He built his first house in 1919 and over 50 years he built about 25 houses around Charlevoix. The houses are privately owned and not open to tourists, but driving around town you can see some of the whimsical looking homes. You can find a map and more info about these houses HERE
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