Northland Gardens facts for kids
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| Location | Westland Ave., Westhampton Rd., Rutland Dr., and Westover Rd. between Southfield Rd., & the John C. Lodge Freeway, Southfield, Michigan |
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| Built | 1956 |
| Built by | Nemers and Lipshaw, Spoon Builders |
| Architect | Seymour Levine, Fred J. Horner |
| Architectural style | Modern architecture, Colonial revival |
| NRHP reference No. | 100004660 |
| Added to NRHP | January 24, 2020 |
Northland Gardens is a special neighborhood in Southfield, Michigan. It's known for its unique homes and interesting history. This area was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2020. This means it's recognized as an important place in American history.
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Discovering Northland Gardens' Past
How the Neighborhood Started
In the 1920s, the area where Northland Gardens now stands was planned for new homes. Cars were becoming more common, making it easier for people to live further from big cities like Detroit. This led to the growth of suburbs.
Building New Homes
In the late 1940s, a company called Hudson-Webber Realty bought the land. They planned out the neighborhood in 1956. By 1967, most of the houses were built and lots were sold.
A Welcoming Community
At first, most people who moved to Northland Gardens were white. But the neighborhood quickly became a place for everyone. By the 1970s, many African American families chose to live there. People even celebrated how diverse the neighborhood was. Northland Gardens has stayed a diverse and welcoming community even today.
Exploring Northland Gardens' Design
What Makes the Homes Special?
Northland Gardens is a 47.8-acre neighborhood with 117 houses. Most of these homes are built in a style called Mid-Century Modern Ranch. They also have touches of Colonial Revival and Contemporary designs.
Unique House Features
No two houses in Northland Gardens are exactly alike. They are all built with high quality. Many homes have brick walls in different colors, like black, red, yellow, pink, or white. Some houses also have wood siding or stone.
Neighborhood Layout
The lots where the houses sit are mostly rectangular. Some lots are wedge-shaped, especially along curved streets or at the end of cul-de-sacs. The houses are usually in the middle of their lots. They often have unique shapes, with porches, garages, or extra sections that are offset. The neighborhood still looks much like it did in the 1970s, with very few changes.
