Indian Village

Indian Village is a rich historical neighborhood in the city of Detroit. Planned in the late nineteenth century, Indian Village received streetcar service from downtown and was quite the destination. Large swaths of Jefferson Avenue and the eastern Detroit riverfront were gobbled up by large industrial factories and centers. Indian Village, which is bound by Mack and Jefferson to the north and south, is located among three streets: Seminole, Burns, and Iroquois. The homes built and designed for Indian Village are unlike the majority of Detroit. Much of the neighborhood was built by Albert Kahn, William Stratton, and Louis Kamper, all prominent architects of their time. 

The homes are comprised mostly of mansions. Indian Village has long been a stronghold of Detroit’s wealthier residents. For the price, the homes in Indian Village are among the most affordable urban housing with such rich history and irreplaceable uniqueness. Indian Village is quite proud of its home and garden tour, showcasing the beauty and eloquence of the neighborhood to whomever wants to soak in the sights. Many of the homes in Indian Village have stunning landscaping. The gardens and flowerbeds are perfectly trimmed and kempt while the shrubs guard the houses like a chain link fence.

Indian Village is also home to its own urban park. The city of Detroit enjoys the wonderful Mollicone Park. Right across from a very nice looking school, the park is a beautiful green spot within the neighborhood. The park is very well kept, with no litter or debris in sight. It is relatively small in size, but the neighborhood of Indian Village is not that large. The trees are all enormous, towering over the little green spot. 

The park does not have much for in terms of seating or trails and pathways, it is of less utilitarian value. The inherent value in Mollicone Park is in its aesthetics. The whole neighborhood of Indian Village is a very beautiful place, and the small well groomed park in the middle of it adds some level of creature comforts for the residents. There is plenty of shade and freshly cut grass to rest on, Mollicone park is a great place to read a book under an apple tree.