Palmer House Inn Bed & Breakfast

Welcome to Palmer House Inn Bed & Breakfast, offering elegant bed & breakfast accommodations, small private parties, and special occasions and gatherings. The inn features four guest rooms and a guest suite each with private bath. All guests receive a full breakfast and refreshments upon request.

Located one block from Downtown Historic Albion

The residence at 108 W. Erie was built by Dr. Palmer and used as a medical office. In 1882 he was united in marriage to Miss F. Elizabeth Hamilton, who was also a doctor. After their marriage, she soon became one of the community's most successful physicians, but at the age of 47, she took her own life. Dr. Palmer decided to quit the medical practice after her death and sold the building. In 1903 Dr. Palmer was elected mayor of Albion by a large majority.

History

"In 1882, Dr. Palmer was united in marriage to Miss F. Elizabeth Hamilton, a native of the Republic, O. She had also studied medicine in the same school from which her husband graduated.

After their marriage, Dr. Palmer came to Albion and opened an office, and she soon became one of the community's most successful physicians. Her popularity seemed to eclipse that of her husband. She was held in high esteem by members of the medical profession and residents of the city. She displayed marked skill and thorough understanding of the scientific principles of medicine and surgery. She was elected a member of the board of education, and for six years she served as its president.

July 27, 1899, Elizabeth Palmer took her own life in what is now Victory Park; but then was known as Brockway woods at the foot of Mingo street and across the railroad tracks, now a part of the (Albion) College athletic field. She was 47 at the time. After she had been missing for a day, her body was discovered in the woods and it was ascertained she had purchased a quantity of strychnine from a local drug store. Following her funeral, her husband closed their office, and devoted his energies to other fields of business activity. He became president of the Albion Buggy Co., and was named a director of the Albion Malleable Iron Co,. and a director of the Commercial & Savings Bank.

Dr. Palmer had built the residence at 108 W. Erie, which he used as a medical office, and also cared for seriously ill patients there. But when he decided to quit the medical practice after the death of his medic wife, he sold that building to Dr. A. B. Grant who practiced there a number of years.

After Dr. Grant's death, the building was sold by his son, Dr. Herman Grant, a Detroit physician to Charles E. Marsh, father of Mrs. Howell, and then an undertaker here. Dr. Palmer, once out of medical practice, engaged himself in industry and civic affairs. In 1903, he was elected mayor of Albion by a large majority and history reports that he gave the city (of Albion) a business like administration.

The home is currently under ownership of Scott Marvin, school teacher, and proprietor of the Palmer House Inn Bed and Breakfast."

-Taken from the Morning Star December 29, 1986 Albion, Michigan in an article entitled "Roots! From Whence Came We?"

Spend that special day in style.
We will provide flowers, champenoise, and deliectibles.
 

 Package I - Wedding and Honeymoon Package

• Officiating Minister's fee

• Bouquet and boutonnieres

• Wedding cake

• Disk of Photographs

• Decorations for the inn

This package price is $949.00 A 50% deposit is required at time of reservation and the balance is due upon arrival.
 

Package II - Wedding and Honeymoon Package

Three nights of all 6-luxurious guest rooms (accommodating 14 guest)

• Officiating Minister's fee

• Bouquet and boutonnieres

• Wedding cake

• Disk of Digital Photographs

• Decorations for the Inn

• Appetizers for 25 guests

• Instrumental or vocal musician(s)

This package price $2,960.00 A 50% deposit is required at time of reservation. Remaining balance due upon arrival.

The Palmer House Inn Bed and Breakfast can provide additional services available upon request.

Palmer House Inn guests receive a 10% discount on gowns, accessories and in-store items at Bellisima Bridal Boutique in historic downtown Albion.

  Restaurants
• Cascarelli's, Albion, MI
• Lopez Taco House, Albion, MI
• Charlies' Tavern, Albion, MI
• The Phoenix, Albion, MI
• The Sweet Tooth, Albion, MI
 
"Gourmet" Restaurants
• Georgeo's, Marshall, MI
• Midtown Grille, Marshall, MI
• Schuler's, Marshall, MI
• BiCi Bistro, Battle Creek, MI
• Bella Notte, Jackson, MI
 
Entertainment (bars, theaters, etc.)
• Theatre at Albion College, Albion, MI
• New Bohn Theatre, Albion, MI
• Cornwell Turkeyville, Turkeyville, MI
• Gary Fields's Comedy Club, Battle Creek, MI
• Potter Center, Jackson CC, Jackson, MI
 
Golf
• Tomac Woods, Albion, MI
• Concord Hills, Concord, MI
• The Grande, Jackson, MI
• Hickory Hills, Jackson, MI
• Ella Sharp, Jackson, MI
 
Wineries
• Cascade's, Jackson, MI • St. Julian Wine Co., Parma, MI
• Cherry Creek Cellars, Parma, MI
• Lone Oaks, Grass Lake, MI
• Sandhill Crane Vineyards, Jackson, MI
• Arcadia Brewing Co., Battle Creek, MI

Historical Gems
• Gardner House Museum, Albion
• Governor's Mansion, Honolulu, House, Marshall, MI
• American Museum of Magic, Marshall, MI
• Ella Sharpe Museum, Jackson, MI
• Kimball House Museum, Battle Creek, MI
• Historic Bridges Park, Battle Creek, MI
 
Shopping
• Books `n More, Albion, MI
• Jackson Crossing, Jackson, MI
• Lakeview Square Mall, Battle Creek, MI
• Unique Boutiques and Galleries in Marshall, MI
• Bargains and Collectables, downtown Albion, MI
 
Antiques
• Wanda Brown Antiques, Albion, MI
• Jackson Antique Mall, Jackson, MI
• Marshall, MI (many and varied)
• Allen, MI (Antique Capital of MI)
 
Cider Mills
• Sweet Seasons Orchards, Concord, MI
• Flavor Fruit Farms, Jackson, MI

Skiing

Kayaking/Canoeing

Cycling

Walking Paths

Other Attractions

Kayaking/Canoeing Events

Hunting or Fishing

Parks

Other

Horseback Riding