Detroit - Indian Village
Indian Village is a historic neighborhood located about three miles from Downtown Detroit and features homes designed by some of Detroit's most renowned architects, including Albert Kahn, Louis Kamper, and William Stratton.
Indian Village is a historic neighborhood located about three miles from Downtown Detroit and consists of three streets: Seminole, Iroquois, and Burns. In 1972, the neighborhood was placed on the National Register of Historic Places. The first residents of Indian Village represented the City’s old wealth and many familiar names called this neighborhood home, including Book, Buhl, Ford, Dodge, and more.
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Architecture lovers are in for a treat, as many homes in Indian Village were designed by some of Detroit’s most renowned architects—including Albert Kahn, Louis Kamper, and William Stratton. 17 types of architecture styles can be spotted throughout the neighborhood, from Arts and Crafts to Tudor Revival.
Indian Village is considered one of Detroit’s hallmark residential communities and consists of more than 350 homes, four churches, and two schools. The neighborhood is home to a very active, close-knit community despite being surrounded by a large urban environment. Neighborhood organizations include the Historic Indian Village Association, a Men’s Garden Club, and Woman’s Garden Club. The Historic Indian Village Association was formed in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the continued development of Indian Village.
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The neighborhood hosts an annual Home and Garden Tour the second week of June, a neighborhood yard sale in September, a holiday home tour in December, and many other community events. Though Indian Village is a residential neighborhood, its close proximity to West Village allows access to plenty of dining, shopping, and entertainment.
Indian Village features a hidden gem, the Centennial Garden. It was created in 1995 by Indian Village residents to commemorate the village’s 100th anniversary and is located on three lots at the corner of Seminole and Charlevoix Avenues. The garden is anchored by a central gazebo and was designed to resemble a century-old Victorian garden. It’s the perfect, serene spot to reflect and relax. To obtain a key to the Centennial Garden’s gate, one must be a paid member of the Historic Indian Village Association, the Men’s Garden Club, or Woman’s Garden Club.
