Philetus W. Norris House
Philetus W. Norris House, National Register of Historic Places residence in Detroit, United States.
The Philetus W. Norris House stands as a two-story Victorian structure with detailed gingerbread trim at the intersection of Mound Road and Davison Avenue.
Built in 1873 by Philetus W. Norris, who later became the second superintendent of Yellowstone National Park from 1877 to 1882.
The property represents the residential architecture of Detroit's late 19th century period when German Lutheran farmers formed the local community.
The house received National Register of Historic Places designation in 1992 under reference number 91001982, but sustained fire damage in 2016.
The surrounding area, initially named Prairie Mound, became known as Norris due to the Detroit and Bay City Railroad depot designation.
Location: Detroit
GPS coordinates: 42.42500,-83.03861
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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