National Register of Historic Places

Corktown Historic District

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
July 30, 1978
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
78001517

About this property

Corktown is a neighborhood located in Detroit, Michigan. It is the oldest extant neighborhood in the city. The current boundaries of the district include I-75 to the north, the John C. Lodge Freeway (The Lodge) to the east, Bagley and Porter streets to the south, and Rosa Parks Boulevard (12th Street) to the west. The neighborhood was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1978. The Corktown Historic District is largely residential, although some commercial properties along Michigan Avenue and Trumbull Avenue are included in the district. The residential section is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is designated as a City of Detroit Historic District. The neighborhood contains many newer homes and retains some original Irish businesses. Ford's 2018 acquisition of Michigan Central Station has spurred significant development and revitalization efforts in Corktown, transforming it into a burgeoning hub of innovation and urban renewal.

Location

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
42.33036, -83.07027

Categories

EUROPEANARCHITECTURESOCIAL HISTORY
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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Nearby Historic Sites

Tiger Stadium
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St. Boniface Roman Catholic Church
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0.2 mi
Pontchartrain Club-Town House Apartments
Industrial
0.2 mi
Penn Central Station
Industrial
0.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Surrender of Fort Detroit
1812Early Republic
1.3 mi

Questions about this property

When was Corktown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Corktown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on July 30, 1978.

What type of historic resource is Corktown Historic District?

Corktown Historic District is classified as a district in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Corktown Historic District?

The period of significance for Corktown Historic District is recorded as the listed era.

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