Meadow Brook Hall

Meadow Brook Hall is a Tudor Revival hall in Rochester, Michigan, and a filming location for Youth in Revolt (2009). Built in 1929, it was designed by William E. Kapp (Smith, Hinchman & Grylls), and is a National Historic Landmark. It is owned by Oakland University.

Location: 350 Estate Drive, Rochester, Michigan, United States

Verified facts

• Located in Rochester
  confidence 70/100 · 2 independent sources · SRC-0945, SRC-0946
• Designed by William E. Kapp (Smith, Hinchman & Grylls)
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0947, SRC-0946, SRC-3150
• Built in 1929
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0947, SRC-0945, SRC-3150
• Architectural style: Tudor Revival
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0947, SRC-0945, SRC-3151
• Historic designation: National Historic Landmark; National Register of Historic Places
  confidence 75/100 · 3 independent sources · SRC-0947, SRC-0945, SRC-3151
• Appeared in Youth in Revolt (movie, 2009)
  confidence 80/100 · 4 independent sources · SRC-0948, SRC-6029, SRC-6030, SRC-9948

Ownership history

Current owner — Oakland University (since 1957)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13754, SRC-0947, SRC-5150, SRC-14404

Current owner — Oakland University (since 1957)
confidence 90/100 · SRC-13754, SRC-0947, SRC-5150, SRC-14404

Evidence & sources

• SRC-0945 — National Trust for Historic Preservation — Meadow Brook Hall (Tier 2, institutional_page; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0946 — Meadow Brook Hall — Official History (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0947 — Meadow Brook Hall — Wikipedia (Tier 3, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-0948 — Oakland University News — The Hall goes Hollywood (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-13754 — https://www.meadowbrookhall.org/about/history/ (Tier 1, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-14404 — Oakland University (official) (Tier 2, reference; retrieved July 2026)
• SRC-3150 — MIPlace.org — Michigan State Historic Preservation Office: Meadow Brook Hall (Michigan's National Historic Landmarks) (Tier 1, official_archive; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-3151 — Meadow Brook Hall — official site (Oakland University) (Tier 1, official_site; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-4850 — Meadow Brook Hall (official site) (Tier 1, institutional; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5150 — Michigan.org (Pure Michigan, official state tourism) (Tier 1, government; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-5151 — MotorCities National Heritage Area (Tier 2, heritage_organization; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6029 — Youth in Revolt (2009) Filming locations — IMDb (Tier 3, film_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-6030 — Filming Locations: Youth in Revolt — Kinoafisha (Tier 3, film_database; retrieved June 2026)
• SRC-9948 — Youth in Revolt (film) — Grokipedia (Tier 2, encyclopedia; retrieved June 2026)

How we verify

Every fact above is independently corroborated by at least two reputable sources and
confidence-scored before publication. Claims that cannot clear that bar are withheld. We show the
street address only for non-residential public landmarks (museums, commercial and civic buildings,
publicly documented filming-location sites); the exact addresses of private residences and any
personal information are structurally barred from publication. Last reviewed June 2026.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Youth in Revolt filmed?

Meadow Brook Hall, in Rochester, Michigan, is a real-world filming location used for Youth in Revolt.

Can you visit Meadow Brook Hall?

Yes — Meadow Brook Hall is open to the public. Hours: Visitor Center/Museum Store daily 9am-4pm; gardens & grounds daily 9am-4:30pm. Admission: Self-guided tour from $16, guided tour from $20 (adult); Grounds Pass $2 individual / $5 family.

Who designed Meadow Brook Hall?

Meadow Brook Hall was designed by William E. Kapp (Smith, Hinchman & Grylls).

Where is Meadow Brook Hall located?

Meadow Brook Hall is located in Rochester, Michigan.