Hunter House, 1890s French Renaissance mansion in Midtown Detroit, United States
Hunter House is a French Renaissance-style townhouse from the 1890s located at 77 West Hancock Street in Midtown Detroit. The building features red brick walls, a stone basement, oval windows, and decorative brickwork across its asymmetrical facade.
Captain Mulford T. Hunter commissioned this house in 1894 through architects Donaldson & Meier after accumulating wealth from Great Lakes shipping operations. The building was erected during Detroit's rise as a major shipping and commercial hub.
The residence reflects how wealthy shipping magnates of late 19th century Detroit expressed their success through their homes. It demonstrates the architectural choices that distinguished the city's industrial elite from other residents.
The house is located in downtown Detroit and is easily accessible on foot if you are in the surrounding area. The original architectural details such as columns, windows, and arches can be appreciated from the street.
Two distinctive dormers topped with leaded glass windows crown the facade and mark it as a rare surviving example of Queen Anne style in Detroit. This architectural feature sets it apart from many other houses built during the same era.
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