History Behind The Tiny Enclave [[Just South of the Ford Complex) In Highland Park

[rb336]

Agreed, Wheels! Which is why I can't figure out why they would have kicked her family out. Her address, we believe, was 198 Gerald.

it looks like there is a guy in a purple jump suit soaking up the sun on one of those roofs

[nain rouge]

Nope, that's just playground equipment .

BTW, the film Highland Park, starring Danny Glover, was finished this year. It's about a Highland Park resident that wins the lottery and tries to restore McGregor Library. I want this thing to get released so bad, but there still doesn't seem to be a date set. It could bring some real national attention to the city and the help it needs. Seriously, is there a more potent symbol than Highland Park, the home of the now rundown Model T factory that once changed the nation?

[Shollin]

Didn't the Model T factory extend all the way to manchester where the Model T Plaza is now? I take it they demolished part of the plant to make room for the plaza. Also, wasn't there a Sears across the street?

[Wheels]

Yes on both.

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[IrishSpartan]

I've been looking for pictures of the old Highland Park Masonic Temple on E. Buena Vista with no success. Are their pictures available anywhere online ? I'm guessing the main Detroit Public Library and the State of Michigan Library in Lansing probably has something.

[Shollin]

When did Sears close? For some reason I recall going there in the late 70's or possibly early 80's.

[gnome]

Nain Rouge ... great thread. Love those family stories.

[Wheels]

When did Sears close? For some reason I recall going there in the late 70's or possibly early 80's.

It was still open in the 80's.

http://www.detroityes.com/today/05sears.htm

[nain rouge]

If you want to show your appreciation for this thread, go to Red Hots in Highland Park the next time you're there. It's still owned by the same family that opened it back in 1921, and the food is as high of quality as ever. The restaurant itself is full of historic pictures chronicling its past.

I mean, check out their story on their website. How could you not love these people?

Note: Red Hots is more of a breakfast/lunch place, so you want to get there in the morning or early afternoon.

[theklep]

If you want to show your appreciation for this thread, go to Red Hots in Highland Park the next time you're there. It's still owned by the same family that opened it back in 1921, and the food is as high of quality as ever. The restaurant itself is full of historic pictures chronicling its past.

I mean, check out their story on their website. How could you not love these people?

Note: Red Hots is more of a breakfast/lunch place, so you want to get there in the morning or early afternoon.

Love them. I was lucky to be introduced about 20 years ago. I've given that gift to as many people as I can. Please patronize them, they are good people and the chili is awsome.

[Meddle]

BTW, the film Highland Park, starring Danny Glover, was finished this year. It's about a Highland Park resident that wins the lottery and tries to restore McGregor Library.

With Parker Posey as HP's Mayor?

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/movie/highland_park/

[superduperman]

I heard it was an old Indian burial ground and at night you can see......

[RickBeall]

I'm going to Red Hot's as soon as I can.

I love funky businesses in out the way places ... a couple feet off Woodward.

[xdet]

29-31 Stevens c. 1913-14, when my grandfather worked for Edward Gray, Ford's chief engineer for the Highland Park plant- this home still stands-

[Cincinnati_Kid]

29-31 Stevens c. 1913-14, when my grandfather worked for Edward Gray, Ford's chief engineer for the Highland Park plant- this home still stands-

Great pic !!