Boston Edison: Listing Report

The Boston–Edison Historic District is a historic neighborhood located in the geographic center of Detroit, Michigan. It consists of over 900 homes, which includes some of the most historic mansions. Many significant and famous people have lived in the neighborhood, including Henry Ford, the Fisher families, Joe Lewis, Bary Gordy (founder of Motown Records), the Kresge family (founder of K-Mart) and many more. The Boston Edison neighborhood is made up of Boston Blvd, Chicago Blvd, Longfellow and Edison a 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. and was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1973 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. The Boston Edison neighborhood has seen significant growth over the past few years and is positioned for significant growth over the next years as the Q-Line expands its service and the New Center and North End continue to develop.