Since Lesley began studying at the College for Creative Studies (CCS) in Detroit, we’ve been learning more about Detroit, exploring neighborhoods, and generally appreciating it as a community more. (She graduates this semester, and today she flies to Milan to represent her school at the Milan Furniture Fair! See my post February 16.)
Saturday we took her to lunch and explored the exhibits at her school, HER exhibits, our last visit before she graduates May 11.
We also explored two historic residential areas. I want to show some of Detroit’s houses. They're not as spectacular as mansions in many places, but I love them. The first, above, is in the Canfield historic district. The other two, including Jack White’s former residence (which one do you think it is? hint: the band White Stripes, everything in the band is black and white, hmm?), are in Indian Village.
Architect Albert Kahn was among the architects of homes in Indian Village. Edsel Ford among the home owners. The wide variety of architectural styles is amazing. Many people bought up these homes in the past few decades for a song since many need refurbishing.
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