Cass Corridor in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

David Whitney, Jr. Residence

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 5, 2015

1. David Whitney, Jr. Residence Marker

Inscription.
This mansion was once described as "an American palace enjoying the distinction of being the most pretentious modern home in the state and one of the most elaborate houses in the west." David Whitney, Jr. (1830-1900), its owner, was one of the wealthiest lumber barons in the Midwest. Begun in 1890, the house took four years to construct. Its exterior is made of pink jasper, mined in South Dakota. The luxurious interior is reminiscent of residences of Napoleonic Paris. Its features include silk-covered walls and ceilings, tapestries, extensive woodwork, leaded crystal and Tiffany windows.

Erected 1980 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S358.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1890.

Location. 42° 21.179′ N, 83° 3.715′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in Cass Corridor. It is at the intersection of State Highway 1 and West Canfield Street, on the right when traveling south on State Highway 1. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 4421 Woodward Avenue, Detroit MI 48202, 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

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within walking distance of this marker: First Congregational Church of Detroit (approx. 0.2 miles away); First Unitarian Universalist Church (approx. 0.2 miles away); Hilberry Theatre (approx. ¼ mile away); Thompson Home (approx. ¼ mile away); Cathedral Church of St. Paul / Interfaith Emergency Center (approx. ¼ mile away); American Academy of Pediatrics (approx. ¼ mile away); West Canfield Historic District (approx. 0.3 miles away); Wayne State University (approx. 0.3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Also see . . . David Whitney House. Wikipedia entry (Submitted on September 15, 2023, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York.)

David Whitney, Jr. Residence and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Lou Donkle, July 16, 2022

2. David Whitney, Jr. Residence and Marker

Photographed by Joel Seewald, June 5, 2015

3. The Whitney

Credits. This page was last revised on September 15, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. This page has been viewed 1,047 times since then and 39 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. 2. submitted on July 20, 2022, by Lou Donkle of Valparaiso, Indiana. 3. submitted on June 23, 2015, by Joel Seewald of Madison Heights, Michigan. • Bill Pfingsten was the editor who published this page.