Cass Corridor in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Thompson Home
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. Marker 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.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Hilberry Theatre (within shouting distance of this marker); Mackenzie House (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); First Congregational Church of Detroit (about 800 feet away); Cathedral Church of St. Paul / Interfaith Emergency Center (about 800 feet away); David Whitney, Jr. Residence (approx. ¼ mile away); West Canfield Historic District (approx. ¼ mile away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.
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.)
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