| A Historic District is a group of historic buildings which have been placed on the National Register of Historic Places, the State of Michigan Historic Register, or has been designated, by ordinance, as a Local Historic District by the Detroit Historic District Commission. Historic designations helps stabilize and improve property values, foster civic beauty, preserve the city’s heritage and strengthen the local economy. A National Register Designation provides national recognition of the property with essentially no control as to the disposition of the property including demolition, unless federal funding, licensing or assistance is involved. The property may qualify for federal tax credits. State Historic Designation provides formal recognition of the historical significance of a building, object or site without imposing restrictions on its use or disposition. A marker may be placed at the site explaining its significance to Michigan history. Local Historic Designation is a process initiated locally. This designation requires that all construction, alteration, repair, moving or demolition of structures within the district be approved by the Historic District Commission. The property may qualify for state tax credits.
The following historic districts are located within Midtown:
  Historic District Database - National/Local
For more information, check out the City of Detroit Historic District Page |
