Southwest Detroit’s rich history as a hub for Latinx immigration could soon receive national recognition as the state prepares to review a proposal designating parts of the area as a historic district.
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Southwest Detroit moves closer to national historic district designation
If approved by the federal government, the district would be added to the National Register of Historic Places, bringing official recognition to one of Detroit’s most culturally significant neighborhoods.
Detroit City Council’s Historic Designation Advisory Board has nominated parts of Bagley Street and West Vernor Highway between 16th and Ferdinand streets for the historic designation…