Palmer Park Boulevard Apartments District

Palmer Park Boulevard Apartments District is a historic residential neighborhood in Detroit containing approximately forty buildings built between 1925 and 1965. The five to six-story structures are located between Pontchartrain Boulevard, McNichols Road, and Covington Drive, extending to Woodward Avenue.

Thomas Palmer, a former US Senator, originally owned the land and intended to develop it as a residential subdivision before his death in 1913. The actual construction of the buildings visible today began after his time and continued through the middle of the twentieth century.

The district showcases a mix of architectural styles, from Spanish Colonial and Egyptian designs to Mediterranean, Venetian, Tudor, and Moorish elements visible on building facades. Walking through the neighborhood reveals how different cultural influences shaped the appearance of homes built over several decades.

The neighborhood is situated in an established residential area of Detroit and is best explored on foot or by car. The best time to visit is during warmer months when building facades and architectural details are most visible in daylight.

Multiple renowned architects designed the buildings, including Albert Kahn, one of the most influential industrial designers of his era, along with Weidmaier and Gay, Robert West, and William Kapp. This combination of prominent designers created an architecturally diverse neighborhood that reflected Detroit's position as a cultural and design center.

Location: Michigan

GPS coordinates: 42.41722,-83.12083

Latest update: December 13, 2025 11:45