The Rise and Fall of Detroit's Millionaire's Row

💰Detroit's Millionaire's Row was originally planned and developed by Edmond Brush in the mid-1800s.

🏰The neighborhood featured large lots, wide avenues, and ornate mansions, earning it the nickname "Little Paris of the Midwest".

🚗The rise of automobiles led to the decline of Millionaire's Row, as wealthy residents moved further out and abandoned the neighborhood.

🔥Many of the grand mansions in the neighborhood were torn down or fell into disrepair.

🛠️Recent efforts have been made to revitalize the area and restore the remaining homes and structures.

Who planned and developed Detroit's Millionaire's Row?

—Edmond Brush, the son of Detroit's second mayor, planned and developed Millionaire's Row in the mid-1800s.

What earned the neighborhood the nickname "Little Paris of the Midwest"?

—The neighborhood's large lots, wide avenues, and ornate mansions earned it the nickname "Little Paris of the Midwest".

What led to the decline of Millionaire's Row?

—The rise of automobiles led to the decline of Millionaire's Row, as wealthy residents moved further out and abandoned the neighborhood.

What happened to many of the grand mansions in the neighborhood?

—Many of the grand mansions in the neighborhood were torn down or fell into disrepair.

What efforts have been made to revitalize Millionaire's Row?

—Recent efforts have been made to revitalize the area and restore the remaining homes and structures.

00:00Detroit's Millionaire's Row was once a thriving neighborhood of grand mansions and wealthy residents.

00:26In the mid-1800s, Edmond Brush planned and developed the neighborhood, which featured large lots and ornate mansions.

04:14The rise of automobiles led to the decline of the neighborhood, as wealthy residents moved further out.

05:46The city of Detroit stepped in to stabilize the remaining abandoned houses and announced a redevelopment plan in 2005.

06:16Efforts have been made to restore some of the remaining homes, inspiring a resurgence in the neighborhood.