[2] At about the same time, Stuart built this house for his personal residence in Kalamazoo; he lived there with his wife and adult children.

When the Civil War arose, Stuart raised and equipped the 13th Michigan Infantry, but was forced to resign due to ill health.

It was later purchased by a Western Michigan University fraternity, Tau Kappa Epsilon, before being returned to private use.

[3] The Charles E. Stuart House is a 2+1⁄2-story Italian villa, clad with stucco marked to resemble stone.

[2] The interior contains imported Italian marble fireplaces, mahogany paneled walls, a third floor ballroom, and the first indoor bathroom in Kalamazoo.