Detroit Wall, Concrete barrier in Eight Mile district, Detroit, United States
The Detroit Wall extends for half a mile with dimensions of six feet in height and one foot in thickness along Birwood Avenue.
Real estate developer James T. McMillan constructed this wall in 1941 to separate black and white residential areas during a period of racial segregation.
Multiple murals painted on the structure illustrate significant moments in civil rights history, including representations of Rosa Parks and local housing protests.
Visitors can find this historical structure near the intersection of Pembroke Avenue and Birwood Avenue, continuing south toward Eight Mile Road in Detroit.
The National Register of Historic Places added this wall to its official list in January 2021, marking its role in American civil rights history.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.44000,-83.16620
Latest update: March 3, 2025 11:42
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