Alfred St. in Brush Park: A microcosm of Detroit’s early decline
Once lined with opulent homes, Alfred Street in Brush Park is largely vacant, an early victim of residential flight.
Famous Detroit home of civil rights hero Ossian Sweet spared from blaze
The east-side home was the site of a famous confrontation between a black family and a violent white mob.
Leaning, iconic spire may vanish from Detroit skyline
The towering spire of St. Josaphat Roman Catholic Church is one of the most visible landmarks along I-75 near downtown Detroit.
‘On This Day’: Daily feature on Detroit’s rich history
Beginning today, we’ll feature Detroit author Ken Coleman’s insightful, daily accounts of Detroit’s African American history.
Saving Tiger Stadium site is subject of new documentary
“Stealing Home” premiers tonight at 7 at the Detroit Historical Museum.
12 beautiful gems for auction in historic neighborhoods
Once selling for six figures, the houses are on the auction block for as low as a few thousand dollars.
Documentarian to explore Detroit’s storied history of professional wrestling
The journalist and award-winning documentarian is a wrestling fanatic who has thoroughly documented Detroit’s storied , grungy wrestling scene since boisterous crowds began packing gyms in the 1950s.
Wall built to separate white, black people near 8 Mile stays strong, colorful & relevant
When Emory moved into his modest home in northwest Detroit four years ago, he had no idea the six-foot concrete wall in his backyard was erected to keep people like him out.
Unruly Tigers fans suspected of setting fire to historic Brush Park home on Opening Day
Built in 1910, the Victorian home was most known for its pioneering role in cancer treatment for residents of all backgrounds.
Stadium Lofts in Indianapolis shows what could have happened with Tiger Stadium
While the Tiger Stadium site sits empty in Corktown, high-end lofts in Indianapolis are being built around a minor league ballpark.