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Hedden Hall
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National Register of Historic Places

Hedden Hall

Also known as Old Mission Inn; Porter Hotel

Peninsula Township’s first place on the National RegisterListed Apr 15, 1982; only 462 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older
ResortListed 1982Peninsula Township

Many listed buildings are private homes. Please enjoy them from the street.

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About Hedden Hall

Hedden Hall, at 18599 Old Mission Rd., was added to the National Register of Historic Places on Apr 15, 1982: the first place in Peninsula Township to be listed. Only 462 of Michigan’s 1,942 listings are older. The Register lists it for its commerce and architecture, at the local level. The listing covers 18 acres.

What it isInn near Traverse City, Michigan. From Wikidata (CC0). Read about it on Wikipedia ↗

PDFRead the original nominationThe form that put it on the Register, with its history, photos and a map · 48 MB · National Archives↗
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Finding Hedden Hall

18599 Old Mission Rd., Peninsula Township

No other Register listing is within a short walk. The nearest are under Around it.

Around it

1 more Register listing within 2 miles

★ National Historic Landmark · D district · B building · S site. Each opens its own page.

Memories of Hedden Hall

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Questions about Hedden Hall

Is Hedden Hall on the National Register of Historic Places?

Yes. It was added on Apr 15, 1982 (Register number 82002834).

Is Hedden Hall a National Historic Landmark?

No. It is on the National Register; Michigan has 37 National Historic Landmarks.

Can you visit Hedden Hall?

Our record doesn’t say whether it is open to visitors. Many listed buildings are private, so it may only be seen from the street.

Where can I read the history of Hedden Hall?

In its National Register nomination, the form that put it on the Register: a 48 MB PDF at the National Archives, linked on this page.

Sources: National Park Service, National Register of Historic Places (05/22/2026) · National Archives catalog record 25339348 · Wikidata. Map tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors.