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Mackinac Island, Michigan
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Built in 1838, the Indian Dormitory served as a residence and trading post for Native Americans who traveled to Mackinac Island to receive annuity payments from the U.S. government.
The building was designed by Henry R. Schoolcraft, a prominent ethnologist and Indian agent, who played a significant role in documenting Native American cultures.
The dormitory is located within the Mackinac Island Historic District, which is a National Historic Landmark known for its rich cultural and architectural heritage.
Originally a dormitory, it now houses the Mackinac Island State Park Commission offices and serves as a museum showcasing Native American artifacts.
The building was constructed as part of the Treaty of Washington (1836), which involved land cessions by Native American tribes in Michigan.
