Conant Gardens in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Conant Gardens
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, April 7, 2021
1. Conant Gardens Marker
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Conant Gardens reflects black settlement in Detroit's northeast side during the first of two large migrations of blacks to Detroit after World War I . The neighborhood was originally designed as a community for white collar employees of the Ford Motor Company. However, it was never developed. Around 1928 blacks began to build houses here and founded the Conant Gardens Homeowners' Association, which still exists. After 1934, Federal Housing Administration loans enabled blacks to buy property in Conant Gardens. The residents built houses in a variety of styles including Tudor Revival and the Craftsmen style. Conant Gardens was named for Shubael Conant, the original owner of the property. In 1837, Conant (1783-1867) became the founding president of the Detroit Anti-Slavery Society.
Conant Gardens reflects black settlement in Detroit's northeast side during the first of two large migrations of blacks to Detroit after World War I . The neighborhood was originally designed as a community for white collar employees of the Ford Motor Company. However, it was never developed. Around 1928 blacks began to build houses here and founded the Conant Gardens Homeowners' Association, which still exists. After 1934, Federal Housing Administration loans enabled blacks to buy property in Conant Gardens. The residents built houses in a variety of styles including Tudor Revival and the Craftsmen style. Conant Gardens was named for Shubael Conant, the original owner of the property. In 1837, Conant (1783-1867) became the founding president of the Detroit Anti-Slavery Society.
Erected 1990 by Bureau of History, Michigan Department of State. (Marker Number L1694.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: African Americans. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.
Location. 42° 25.562′ N, 83° 4.106′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Conant Gardens. Marker is at the intersection of Conant Street and
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Nevada Avenue, on the right when traveling north on Conant Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 18000 Conant St, Detroit MI 48234, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on April 8, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 316 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos:1, 2, 3. submitted on April 8, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
