National Register of Historic Places

Greektown Historic District

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
May 5, 1982
Type
District
Period
Listed
Ref No.
82002902

About this property

Greektown is a commercial and entertainment district in Detroit, Michigan, United States, located northeast of Downtown Detroit, along Monroe Avenue between Brush and St. Antoine streets. It has a station by that name on the city's elevated downtown transit system known as the Detroit People Mover. Greektown is situated between the Renaissance Center, Comerica Park, and Ford Field. Named for the historic Greek immigrant community of the early 20th century, the district still has Greek-themed restaurants. Notable buildings include Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral, St. Mary Roman Catholic Church (originally built for the former ethnic German congregation of the parish), Second Baptist Church, the Atheneum Suite Hotel, and the contemporary Hollywood Casino at Greektown (formerly Trapper's Alley, opened in 1972 by Frances and David Sonne) within its boundaries. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982. The district is the site of the annual Detroit Greek Independence Day Parade.

Location

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
42.33523, -83.04149

Categories

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Sources

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Nearby Battles

Surrender of Fort Detroit
1812Early Republic
0.3 mi
Siege of Fort Detroit — American Recovery 1813
1813Early Republic
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Battle of Bloody Run 1763 (Detroit)
1763Colonial
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When was Greektown Historic District listed on the National Register?

Greektown Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on May 5, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Greektown Historic District?

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

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