Boston–Edison Historic District, Detroit

Name: Boston–Edison Historic District
Address: Detroit, United States

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Boston–Edison Historic District, Detroit

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The Boston–Edison Historic District is a historic neighborhood located in the geographic center of Detroit, Michigan. It consists of over 900 homes built on four east/west streets: West Boston Boulevard, Chicago Boulevard, Longfellow Avenue, and Edison Avenue, stretching from Woodward Avenue on the east to Linwood Avenue on the west. It is one of the largest residential historic districts in the nation. It is surrounded by Sacred Heart Major Seminary to the west, the Arden Park-East Boston Historic District and the Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament to the east, and the Atkinson Avenue Historic District to the south. The district was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. ()

Coordinates: 42°22'53"N, 83°5'53"W

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Boston Edison WestDetroit United States

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Boston–Edison Historic District – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Motown Museum, Fisher Building, Kunsthalle Detroit, Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament.

1.3 miSE
History of the famous label and hit-maker
Motown Museum, Detroit
33 min walk • The Motown Museum, also known as Hitsville U.S.A., stands as a proud testament to the birthplace of the Motown Sound, a musical movement that forever transformed American music. Nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, this museum was once the home of the legendary...
1.3 miSE
Ornate art deco landmark with a theater
Fisher Building, Detroit
35 min walk • The Fisher Building, a grand edifice in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This Art Deco masterpiece, completed in 1928, was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and financed by the Fisher brothers...
1 miNE
Museum, Art museum
Kunsthalle Detroit, Detroit
25 min walk • Kunsthalle Detroit, an art institute situated in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, has emerged as a beacon of contemporary art in a city renowned for its rich cultural tapestry and industrial legacy. This non-profit organization has dedicated itself to the presentation...
0.8 miNE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit
21 min walk • The Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament stands as a beacon of faith in the heart of Detroit, United States. This magnificent church serves as the seat of the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit, symbolizing the spiritual epicenter for Detroit's...
1 miS
Church
New Bethel Baptist Church, Detroit
26 min walk • New Bethel Baptist Church is a Baptist church located at 8450 C. L. Franklin Boulevard in Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1932, the church was led by the Reverend C. L.
1 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church, Detroit
26 min walk • The Woodward Avenue Presbyterian Church is a church located at 8501 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1911 in the Gothic Revival style, the architect was Sidney Badgley. It was used for some time as the Abyssinia Church of God in Christ.
1.2 miNE
Neighbourhood
Highland Heights–Stevens' Subdivision Historic District, Detroit
31 min walk • Highland Heights–Stevens' Subdivision Historic District is a residential historic district located in Highland Park, Michigan along five east-west streets: Farrand Park, McLean Street, Colorado Street, Rhode Island Street, and Massachusetts Street, between Woodward Avenue on the west and Oakland Avenue on the east.
0.8 miE
Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Central Woodward Christian Church, Detroit
21 min walk • The Central Woodward Christian Church, now known as Historic Little Rock Missionary Baptist Church, is a Gothic Revival church located in Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1993.
1.5 miSE
Park, Albert Kahn
Argonaut Building, Detroit
39 min walk • The Argonaut Building, renamed in 2009 the A. Alfred Taubman Center for Design Education, is a large office building located at 485 West Milwaukee Avenue in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan, across the street from Cadillac Place. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.
1.1 miN
Church
Highland Park Presbyterian Church, Detroit
29 min walk • The Park United Presbyterian Church is located at 14 Cortland Street in Highland Park, Michigan. It was built in 1910 as the Highland Park Presbyterian Church, listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1982, and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1983.
1.1 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows
Detroit Repertory Theatre, Detroit
29 min walk • Detroit Repertory Theatre is a regional theatre located at 13103 Woodrow Wilson in Detroit, Michigan with a seating capacity of 194. It is Michigan's longest running, non-profit, professional Theatre.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Boston–Edison Historic District?

Nearby attractions include Atkinson Avenue Historic District, Detroit (7 min walk), Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Detroit (21 min walk), Central Woodward Christian Church, Detroit (21 min walk), Bethel Community Transformation Center, Detroit (23 min walk).

How to get to Boston–Edison Historic District by public transport?

The nearest stations to Boston–Edison Historic District:

Bus

Calvert / Woodrow Wilson • Lines: 38 (7 min walk)
Hamilton / Chicago • Lines: 23 (8 min walk)