Gateway Community in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Duane Doty School
Photographed By J.T. Lambrou, July 30, 2021
1. Duane Doty School Marker
Inscription.
Duane Doty School first opened its doors in the fall of 1909. It was built as Detroit grew north along Woodward Avenue in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The school was named for Duane Doty (circa 1836-1902), an early Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools and later of the Chicago schools. The building was designed by local firm Malcomson and Higginbotham, architects of many Detroit schools, in an Arts and Crafts style. Originally, the school housed kindergarten through eighth grade with space for up to 640 students. Enrollment peaked at 1,200 in 1960. Many students came from the nearby Boston Edison district. The school was expanded in 1921, and a gymnasium was added in 1928. It has been remodeled several times since its founding.
Duane Doty School first opened its doors in the fall of 1909. It was built as Detroit grew north along Woodward Avenue in the first quarter of the twentieth century. The school was named for Duane Doty (circa 1836-1902), an early Superintendent of Detroit Public Schools and later of the Chicago schools. The building was designed by local firm Malcomson and Higginbotham, architects of many Detroit schools, in an Arts and Crafts style. Originally, the school housed kindergarten through eighth grade with space for up to 640 students. Enrollment peaked at 1,200 in 1960. Many students came from the nearby Boston Edison district. The school was expanded in 1921, and a gymnasium was added in 1928. It has been remodeled several times since its founding.
Erected 2013 by Michigan Historical Commission - Michigan Historical Center. (Marker Number L2250.)
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Education. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1909.
Location. 42° 23.178′ N, 83° 5.538′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Gateway Community. Marker is on Glynn Court near 3rd Avenue, on the right when traveling west.
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Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 841 Glynn Ct, Detroit MI 48202, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Credits. This page was last revised on February 12, 2023. It was originally submitted on September 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. This page has been viewed 297 times since then and 62 times this year. Photos:1, 2. submitted on September 3, 2021, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Mark Hilton was the editor who published this page.
