Indian Village, Detroit Facts for Kids

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Indian Village, Detroit
U.S. National Register of Historic Places
U.S. Historic district

Homes on Iroquois Street
Location	Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Built	1894
Architectural style	Colonial Revival, Tudor Revival, Renaissance Revival, Spanish Mission Revival, Federal, Georgian Revival
NRHP reference No.	72000667
Added to NRHP	March 24, 1972

Indian Village is a special neighborhood in Detroit, Michigan. It's known for its beautiful, old homes and is located on the city's east side. The neighborhood is bordered by Mack Avenue to the north and East Jefferson Avenue to the south. Its main streets are Burns, Iroquois, and Seminole. This historic area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, which means it's recognized as an important place in history.

Exploring Indian Village: A Historic Neighborhood
- Famous Architects and Residents
- Community Life in Indian Village
Schools in Indian Village
- Public Schools
- Private Schools
Notable Buildings and Homes
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Exploring Indian Village: A Historic Neighborhood

Indian Village is famous for its many amazing homes. These houses were built in the early 1900s and show off different styles of architecture. Many of them have been carefully restored, and most are very well-maintained. Next to Indian Village, to the west, is another historic area called West Village. It also has many old homes, townhouses, and apartments.

Famous Architects and Residents

Many of the homes in Indian Village were designed by very famous architects. These include Albert Kahn, Louis Kamper, and William B. Stratton. They built these grand houses for some of Detroit's most important citizens, like Edsel Ford, who was the son of Henry Ford.

Some of these houses are incredibly large, with some being over 12,000 square feet! Many also have a separate building called a carriage house. These were originally for horses and carriages, but some are now bigger than a regular suburban home. You might also spot beautiful Pewabic Pottery tiles on some of the houses.

Community Life in Indian Village

Indian Village has very active community groups. These include the Indian Village Association, the Men's Garden Club, and the Women's Garden Club. These groups help keep the neighborhood vibrant and friendly.

The community hosts fun events throughout the year. Every June, they have an annual Home & Garden Tour where you can visit some of the beautiful houses and gardens. In September, there are neighborhood yard sales, and in December, a holiday home tour. Many other community events bring residents together.

One famous resident was Henry Leland, who founded the car companies Cadillac and Lincoln. He lived at 1052 Seminole Street.

Schools in Indian Village

Students in Indian Village attend public schools operated by Detroit Public Schools.

Public Schools

Elementary school students go to Nichols Elementary School.
Middle school students attend Marcus Garvey African Centered Academy K-8.
High school students are zoned for Southeastern High School.

In the past, Butzel Middle School also served the Indian Village area.

Private Schools

There are also private school options near Indian Village. These include the Benjamin E. Mays Male Academy, the Detroit Waldorf School, and Detroit Friends School. Cornerstone Schools used to have a campus in Indian Village called the Iroquois Campus for grades K-5.

Notable Buildings and Homes

Indian Village is home to many historically important buildings. Here are some of them:

John Beaumont House (1911) at 1090 Seminole. It's in the Federal style.
Bliemaster House (1917) at 3465 Burns. This English Colonial home was built for Jacob Schaeffer.
James Burgess Book Jr. House (1911) at 8469 East Jefferson Ave. This Neo-Renaissance house was designed by Louis Kamper.
Warren Scripps Booth House (1921) at 2950 Iroquois. This English Cottage style home belonged to the son of the founders of Cranbrook.
Arthur and Clara Buhl House (1908) at 1116 Iroquois. It features Gothic and Tudor styles.
Jacob Carl Danziger House (1911) at 1485 Burns. Danziger was a treasurer for Detroit Motor Casting.
Bingley Fales House (1907) at 1771 Seminole. At 15,000 square feet, it's the largest house in Indian Village.
Goebel House (1912) at 1480 Seminole. This home combines German Baroque, Tudor, and Arts and Crafts styles. It was built for Fritz Goebel of the Goebel Brewing Company.
James Hamilton House (1902) at 8325 East Jefferson Ave. This is a Tudor Revival style home.
William F. Harris House at 8335 East Jefferson Ave.
Christian Henry Hecker House (1915) at 1763 Iroquois. Christian Hecker was a president of an insurance company.
George M. Holley House (1916) at 2152 Burns. Holley founded the Holley Carburetor Company.
Robert Hupp House (1911) at 1516 Iroquois. This Prairie Style home belonged to the founder of the Huppmobile car company.
Hurlbut Memorial Gate (1894) at E. Jefferson at Cadillac Blvd. This beautiful Beaux Arts gate was restored in 2007.
Jefferson Avenue Presbyterian Church (1926) at 8625 E. Jefferson Ave. This Gothic Revival church has detailed carvings.
Louis Kamper House (1910) at 2150 Iroquois. The architect Louis Kamper built this Neo-Renaissance home for his own family.
John Kay House (1916) at 2924 Iroquois. This Colonial Revival home was built for a famous jeweler.
Bernard G. Koether and Harriet Bowerman House (1923) at 2921 Burns. Koether was an executive at General Motors.
Henry Leland House (1901) at 1052 Seminole St. This Tudor Revival home belonged to Henry M. Leland, who founded Lincoln and Cadillac.
Julius T. Melchers House (1897) at 723 Seyburn. This Colonial Revival home belonged to Detroit sculptor Julius T. Melchers.
Edwin Nelson House at 8311 East Jefferson Ave. This is a Federal style home.
Pewabic Pottery Co. (1907) at 10125 E. Jefferson Ave. This Tudor building is where Mary Chase Perry Stratton founded Pewabic Pottery.
Cornelius Ray House (1910) at 1500 Seminole. This home features French and American colonial styles.
Russel House (1890) at 1075 Burns Ave. This Richardsonian Romanesque home was moved to its current spot in 1921.
Enoch Smith House (1915) at 2171 Iroquois. This house is also known as the "Ford Honeymoon House." Edsel B. Ford and his wife Eleanor lived here from 1917 to 1921. Their sons, Henry Ford II and Benson Ford, were born here.
Mary S. Smith House at 8445 East Jefferson Ave. This is a Neo-Renaissance style home.
Frederick K. Stearns House (1902) at 8109 East Jefferson Ave. This is a Tudor Revival style home.
Detroit Waldorf School (1913) at 2555 Burns. This building was designed by Albert Kahn.
Henry L. Walker House (1899) at 1005 Iroquois. This is a Colonial Revival style home.