Cass Corridor in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thompson Home
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 30, 2023
1. Thompson Home Marker
This Victorian structure was completed in 1884. It was named for wealthy Detroit businessman David Thompson. In his will Thompson instructed his wife Mary to use part of his estate to found a charitable institution. She commissioned George DeWitt Mason, prominent local architect and leader in architectural education, to design the building. It stands as a distinctive example of his early work. The one story addition was constructed in 1964.
Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number L358.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Charity & Public Work. A significant historical year for this entry is 1884.
Location. 42° 21.286′ N, 83° 3.947′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Cass Corridor. It is at the intersection of Cass Avenue and West Hancock Street, on the right when traveling north on Cass Avenue. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4756 Cass Avenue, Detroit MI 48201, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan. It is also in the American Midwest and on the Great Lakes. Globally, it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France and also the Northwest Territory.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Hilberry Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Wayne State University (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); First Unitarian Universalist Church (about 600 feet away); Mackenzie House
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Also see . . .
1. Thompson Home. Historic Detroit website entry (Submitted on April 20, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)
2. The Thompson. Wayne State University website entry (Submitted on June 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan.)
Photographed by Joel S., June 4, 2015
2. Thompson Home marker
Photographed by Joel S., June 4, 2015
3. Thompson Home and marker
Photographed by Joel S., June 4, 2015
4. Thompson Home Marker
Photographed by J.T. Lambrou, October 30, 2023
5. Thompson Home
The building was renovated in 2015 into student living spaces for Wayne State University.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 796 times since then and 44 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on December 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. 2, 3, 4. submitted on June 16, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 5. submitted on December 2, 2023, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
