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Posted 29 October 2004 - 10:09 PM
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The Ransom Gills House is located at the corner of John R and Alfred in the Brush Park neighborhood, just north of downtown. Although it is severely decayed, it is rumored to have been purchased by a developer who is planning to restore it.
The Ransom Gills House is located at the corner of John R and Alfred in the Brush Park neighborhood, just north of downtown. Although it is severely decayed, it is rumored to have been purchased by a developer who is planning to restore it.
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Posted 30 October 2004 - 04:58 AM
My wife and I are considering a move to Detroit from Pittsburgh. We will be in Detroit next week to scout it out, looking at various neighborhoods and getting a feel for the city. We're looking to buy a house in Detroit, though everyone tells us to bail on that idea and live in Livonia, Canton, Plymouth or Dearborn. Can anyone recommend neighborhoods with a sense of history, architecture that is relatively safe in Metro Detroit?
Any help would be appreciated.
Any help would be appreciated.
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Posted 30 October 2004 - 01:55 PM
If you are interested in moving to the city, chances are that you won't find what you're looking for in Livonia, Canton, or Plymouth. All of those cities were once small towns that have been completely overrun by sprawl. What city will you be working in? That will help narrow the search down a bit, since you probably don't want to commute two hours to work or something like that. Traffic in Detroit can get pretty bad.
If you plan on living in the suburbs, I would suggest an inner ring suburb, such as Dearborn or Royal Oak. Both of these are streetcar suburbs with thriving downtown areas.
Royal Oak is a trendy city, with many restaurants and boutique shops in its downtown. The downtown is experiencing a rebirth, and several midrise condo towers are planned The older neighborhoods are very well kept up. Look in the older neighborhoods aound main street & Woodward Avenue. I think you'll like what you see. Also, Royal Oak is entrally located, so you would be able to get pretty much anywhere in Metro Detroit in about 20-30 minutes. I'm not sure what the home prices in the city are like, but it's definately worth checking out.
Dearborn is experiencing a rebirth of its own. It is another streetcar suburb. Its revitalization is not quite as far along as Royal Oak's. Dearborn is the center of Middle Eastern culture in Michigan, and has quite a few great restaurants. Dearborn is probably more affordable than Royal Oak.
Don't rule out Detroit either. The city has its bad areas, but keep in mind that the city is huge - 139 square miles. There are plenty of nice, safe areas worth looking at. If you want a more urban environment, I'd check out Lafayette Park (just east of I-375), and Midtown (the area bounded by I-75, M-10, and I-94).
A friend of mine moved into the Lafayette Towers in Lafayette Park this summer and loves it. Her apartment has a great view, is in a safe area, and is close to downtown. I know that rents are very affordable. I am assuming that you are looking to buy though, and I am familar enough with that area to tell you what's available.
Midtown is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The neighborhood is a land of contrasts. The northern end of the neighborhood is further along in its revitalization, but the southern end is coming along quite well. The housing options in midtown range from single family homes, to townhouses, to condos, to highrise apartments. Additionally, the neighborhood is full of cultural activities, with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, and more. It is an easy walk to downtown, the Fox Theater, and the Stadium District. The Brush Park area of midtown is an area of 1880s and 1890s victorian mansions, some of which have been beautifully restored, others that are in the process of being restored, and others that have fallen into complete disrepair. It is a rough neghborhood, but it is quickly changing. Crosswinds plans to build a total of 800 townhomes in the Brush Park area. I believe that just over 100 of them are done. So the area will be completely changed within the next few years.
For nice, old, single family homes, I would look into Boston-Edison (Boston, Chicago, Longfellow, and Edison Streets, between Woodward Avenue and Linwood Street). This is a historic district where many prominent Detroiters once lived. Henry Ford and Berry Gordy both lived in the neighborhood. There are plenty of options, with everything from gigantic mansions to modest single family homes. I have only explored the area east of the Lodge freeway (M-10), but from what I've seen, the neighborhood is diverse and the people seem to be quite friendly.
I highly recommend Indian Village, another historic district off of Jefferson Avenue. The neighborhood is bound by Mack Avenue on the North, Jefferson Avenue on the South, Seminole Street on the West, and Burns Street on the East. The neighborhood has many beautifully maintained homes. I'm not sure what the prices are like, but I can tell you that it is more expensive than the Boston-Edison neighborhood.
Other neighborhoods you might want to check out include:
- University District (Bounded by McNichols, 7 Mile, Fairway, & Livernois)
- Sherwood Forest (Bounded by Livernois, 7 Mile, Pembroke, Parkside/Renfew)
The Older neighborhoods are in the area bounded by Grand Avenue, which encircles downtown, and north in the areas near Woodward Avenue.
Check out Tony Hiller's http://www.detroitcity.8k.com/ for photographs of many of the areas in the city. For a list of neighborhoods, check out http://www.cityscape...ghborhoods.html. I will try to post some photos I have taken of Indian Village, Boston Edison, and Brush Park later today or tonight. I hope this helps. Best of Luck to you!
If you plan on living in the suburbs, I would suggest an inner ring suburb, such as Dearborn or Royal Oak. Both of these are streetcar suburbs with thriving downtown areas.
Royal Oak is a trendy city, with many restaurants and boutique shops in its downtown. The downtown is experiencing a rebirth, and several midrise condo towers are planned The older neighborhoods are very well kept up. Look in the older neighborhoods aound main street & Woodward Avenue. I think you'll like what you see. Also, Royal Oak is entrally located, so you would be able to get pretty much anywhere in Metro Detroit in about 20-30 minutes. I'm not sure what the home prices in the city are like, but it's definately worth checking out.
Dearborn is experiencing a rebirth of its own. It is another streetcar suburb. Its revitalization is not quite as far along as Royal Oak's. Dearborn is the center of Middle Eastern culture in Michigan, and has quite a few great restaurants. Dearborn is probably more affordable than Royal Oak.
Don't rule out Detroit either. The city has its bad areas, but keep in mind that the city is huge - 139 square miles. There are plenty of nice, safe areas worth looking at. If you want a more urban environment, I'd check out Lafayette Park (just east of I-375), and Midtown (the area bounded by I-75, M-10, and I-94).
A friend of mine moved into the Lafayette Towers in Lafayette Park this summer and loves it. Her apartment has a great view, is in a safe area, and is close to downtown. I know that rents are very affordable. I am assuming that you are looking to buy though, and I am familar enough with that area to tell you what's available.
Midtown is undergoing a dramatic transformation. The neighborhood is a land of contrasts. The northern end of the neighborhood is further along in its revitalization, but the southern end is coming along quite well. The housing options in midtown range from single family homes, to townhouses, to condos, to highrise apartments. Additionally, the neighborhood is full of cultural activities, with the Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit Science Center, Detroit Historical Museum, and more. It is an easy walk to downtown, the Fox Theater, and the Stadium District. The Brush Park area of midtown is an area of 1880s and 1890s victorian mansions, some of which have been beautifully restored, others that are in the process of being restored, and others that have fallen into complete disrepair. It is a rough neghborhood, but it is quickly changing. Crosswinds plans to build a total of 800 townhomes in the Brush Park area. I believe that just over 100 of them are done. So the area will be completely changed within the next few years.
For nice, old, single family homes, I would look into Boston-Edison (Boston, Chicago, Longfellow, and Edison Streets, between Woodward Avenue and Linwood Street). This is a historic district where many prominent Detroiters once lived. Henry Ford and Berry Gordy both lived in the neighborhood. There are plenty of options, with everything from gigantic mansions to modest single family homes. I have only explored the area east of the Lodge freeway (M-10), but from what I've seen, the neighborhood is diverse and the people seem to be quite friendly.
I highly recommend Indian Village, another historic district off of Jefferson Avenue. The neighborhood is bound by Mack Avenue on the North, Jefferson Avenue on the South, Seminole Street on the West, and Burns Street on the East. The neighborhood has many beautifully maintained homes. I'm not sure what the prices are like, but I can tell you that it is more expensive than the Boston-Edison neighborhood.
Other neighborhoods you might want to check out include:
- University District (Bounded by McNichols, 7 Mile, Fairway, & Livernois)
- Sherwood Forest (Bounded by Livernois, 7 Mile, Pembroke, Parkside/Renfew)
The Older neighborhoods are in the area bounded by Grand Avenue, which encircles downtown, and north in the areas near Woodward Avenue.
Check out Tony Hiller's http://www.detroitcity.8k.com/ for photographs of many of the areas in the city. For a list of neighborhoods, check out http://www.cityscape...ghborhoods.html. I will try to post some photos I have taken of Indian Village, Boston Edison, and Brush Park later today or tonight. I hope this helps. Best of Luck to you!
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those are great links . . . im jealous lol
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 04:54 PM
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The house at 287 Alfred Street in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood has the fatal yellow "D" on the front of it. It appears that there is enough of this house left that it is salvageable, especially seeing how far gone some of the other houses in Brush Park were when they were rehabbed. Maybe there is hope after all.
The house at 287 Alfred Street in Detroit's Brush Park neighborhood has the fatal yellow "D" on the front of it. It appears that there is enough of this house left that it is salvageable, especially seeing how far gone some of the other houses in Brush Park were when they were rehabbed. Maybe there is hope after all.
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Posted 31 October 2004 - 11:48 PM
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Looking south down Woodward Avenue, we see many downtown skyscrapers - new and old.
Looking south down Woodward Avenue, we see many downtown skyscrapers - new and old.
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Posted 01 November 2004 - 11:50 PM
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The Fisher Building in the city's New Center area was designed by famed Detroit industrial architect Albert Kahn. The building as it was built is only a small portion of what was originally planned for the block; however, what has been completed is magnificent. The Fisher Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
The Fisher Building in the city's New Center area was designed by famed Detroit industrial architect Albert Kahn. The building as it was built is only a small portion of what was originally planned for the block; however, what has been completed is magnificent. The Fisher Building is one of the most beautiful buildings in the city.
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Posted 02 November 2004 - 11:08 PM
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The flat topography of metro Detroit makes it possible to see the skyline for miles. Here is a view looking south from McNichols (6 Mile) Road.
The flat topography of metro Detroit makes it possible to see the skyline for miles. Here is a view looking south from McNichols (6 Mile) Road.
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Posted 04 November 2004 - 06:39 AM
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Designed by Albert Kahn, the 15 story Maccabees Building on Woodward was completed in 1927.
Designed by Albert Kahn, the 15 story Maccabees Building on Woodward was completed in 1927.
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Posted 05 November 2004 - 12:50 AM
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The Cathedral Tower Apartments in midtown at sunset.
The Cathedral Tower Apartments in midtown at sunset.
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Posted 05 November 2004 - 06:25 AM
The Cathedral Tower building is an odd design. Don't see too many buildings with a shape like that!
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Posted 05 November 2004 - 09:41 AM
Neo, on Nov 5 2004, 07:25 AM, said:
The Cathedral Tower building is an odd design. Don't see too many buildings with a shape like that!
I really need to look into Lafayette Towers. My friend moved onto the 16th floor there, and only pays $600 per month. It is also within walking distance of downtown, but I don't like that particular area quite as much since it is not as urban.
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Posted 06 November 2004 - 12:45 AM
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The Park Shelton Apartments on Woodward Avenue in midtown are being converted into condominiums. The building was originally a hotel, the Wardell Hotel. It was named for Fred Wardell, founder of the Eureka Company, and was known for its inovative service and facilities.
The Park Shelton Apartments on Woodward Avenue in midtown are being converted into condominiums. The building was originally a hotel, the Wardell Hotel. It was named for Fred Wardell, founder of the Eureka Company, and was known for its inovative service and facilities.
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Posted 08 November 2004 - 01:41 AM
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Woodward Avenue looking south towards downtown at sunset.
Woodward Avenue looking south towards downtown at sunset.
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Posted 08 November 2004 - 06:32 AM
Allan, on Nov 6 2004, 02:44 AM, said:
That building reminds me of the Hilton in DT Chicago:
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David Stott Tower at sunset. Recognize this pic? It's the same one I used in making my avatar.
David Stott Tower at sunset. Recognize this pic? It's the same one I used in making my avatar.
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Posted 09 November 2004 - 12:07 PM
Allan, on Nov 8 2004, 03:42 AM, said:
Are they actually doing work on the county building? The scaffolding almost seems like part of its design it's been there so long.
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Posted 09 November 2004 - 12:47 PM
Yeah, I know what you mean dnast! I seam to remember reading an acticle a few months back that said they were done and the scaffolding was finally coming down. Well, it's still there.......
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