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25-540: The Lathrup Village Historic District is a residential historic district located in Lathrup Village, Michigan and roughly bounded by city limit, Red River Drive, I-696 , Middlesex Avenue, Meadowbrook Way, and Margate Avenue. The district was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1998. Lathrup Village was conceived as a model community by developer Louise Lathrup Kelley, who platted

50-589: A kindergarten , and a gymnasium. Additional classrooms were built in the 1950s. It was incorporated into the Southfield Public School system, and eventually closed in the late 1970s. The school building is Lathrup Village's only historical landmark. According to the city's Economic Development Strategy, "With the demolition of the town hall in the 1990s, the school remains the only historic structure on Southfield Road." The Lathrup Village Redevelopment Report relates that "The Annie Lathrup School

75-416: A larger trend in the mid-20th century of racist white Detroiters fleeing to the suburbs to avoid living near black residents (see white flight ). As the community developed, Mrs. Kelley implemented numerous innovative directives, including operating a shuttle service to local shopping areas, and allowing the financing of automobiles as part of the financing of houses, which created a stronger connection between

100-445: A residential neighborhood that encompasses the city of 1.5 square miles (3.9 km ). Lathrup Townsite was conceived as a controlled community with rigorous standards, including houses built only of masonry construction; early integration of attached garages; as well as established minimums for construction cost to ensure quality. The community also had housing covenants to prevent the sale of homes to African American families, part of

125-515: A woman acting as developer starting in the 1920s, she was essentially alone, however her dogged persistence and insistence on quality resulted in a unique community that was the summation of her career.” According to the United States Census Bureau , the city has a total area of 1.50 square miles (3.88 km ), all land. As of the census of 2010, there were 4,075 people, 1,610 households, and 1,157 families residing in

150-775: Is one of 59 state historic preservation offices established according to the National Historic Preservation Act of 1966 that plays a role in implementing federal historic preservation policy in the United States. The purposes of a SHPO include surveying and recognizing historic properties, reviewing nominations for properties to be included in the National Register of Historic Places , reviewing federal and state undertakings for their impact on historic resources, and supporting federal organizations, state and local governments , and private sector in historic preservation matters. The organization

175-727: The Arts & Technology and McIntyre Elementary, in Southfield, are in the District. Lathrup Village was formerly served by the Annie Lathrup School, an elementary school located on Southfield Rd. in the center of the city. The school was built in 1926 and opened in 1927, opposite the Town Hall Sales Office, in an effort to give Lathrup Village a focal point. The building originally had four classrooms,

200-544: The National Register of Historic Places is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Lathrup Village, Michigan The city of Lathrup Village is an outgrowth of the development known as Lathrup Townsite, the dream of its developer Louise Lathrup Kelley. In 1923 she purchased a tract of 1,000 acres (4 km ) in Southfield Township, in southern Oakland County, and proceeded to plant

225-434: The area, and primarily ranch houses were constructed. The Lathrup Village Historic District is a residential district, with streets laid out in a geometric and curvilinear street pattern that produces octagonal, circular and semi-circular focal groupings, and a series of small triangular parks scattered throughout the district. The district covers most of Lathrup Village, and includes 1156 buildings, of which 994 contribute to

250-403: The average family size was 3.05. In the city, the population was spread out, with 24.6% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 28.8% from 25 to 44, 29.0% from 45 to 64, and 12.2% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years. For every 100 females, there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.6 males. The median income for a household in the city

275-610: The city of Southfield, resulting in Southfield's incorporation being delayed until 1958. Louise Lathrup Kelley played an active role in the new city until her death in 1963, after which her remaining real estate holdings in the city were sold and developed. In 1998 much of Lathrup Village was included on the National Register of Historic Places as the Lathrup Village Historic District . The district includes approximately 1,200 properties, primarily residential, that reflect characteristic housing styles from

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300-409: The city. The population density was 2,806.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,083.4/km ). There were 1,647 housing units at an average density of 1,091.0 per square mile (421.2/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 49.81% African American , 47.03% White , 0.09% Native American , 0.61% Asian , 0.21% from other races , and 2.24% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.94% of

325-401: The city. The population density was 2,716.7 inhabitants per square mile (1,048.9/km ). There were 1,698 housing units at an average density of 1,132.0 per square mile (437.1/km ). The racial makeup of the city was 34.6% White , 61.2% African American , 0.1% Native American , 0.6% Asian , 0.5% from other races , and 3.1% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.5% of

350-525: The district. It also creates unique and changing perspectives, as views of significant buildings suddenly appear at surprising moments. Likewise, at the uniquely configured intersections of many streets, one is met with a new perspective as suddenly several sections of the district become visible.” The developer of the district was Louise Lathrup Kelley. According to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office “As

375-536: The first half of the 20th century. These include Colonial Revival , Tudor and ranch houses . According to the Michigan State Historic Preservation Office : “The district possesses a strong geometric street pattern integrated with curvilinear patterns that provide a rural character. This layering of patterns produces octagonal, circular and semi-circular focal points and a series of small triangular parks scattered throughout

400-470: The historic character of the district. Nearly all of the district's houses were constructed between 1930 and 1940, and 1945 and 1960. The district includes various historical revival styles, including Colonial, English Tudor, English Cottage, and Spanish Colonial, as well as a few later Modern houses and a number of post- World War II split-level houses. This article about a property in Michigan on

425-453: The land for a shopping center. The residents of Lathrup Village protested against this plan and instead another academic organization, the Academy of America, rented the building and opened a branch called The Academy of Lathrup Village. As of December 2013 the building was up for lease. Michigan State Historic Preservation Office The Michigan State Historic Preservation Office

450-441: The population. There were 1,610 households, of which 30.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.1% were married couples living together, 13.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.1% were non-families. 22.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size

475-408: The population. There were 1,621 households, out of which 33.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.9% were married couples living together, 9.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.5% were non-families. 21.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.60 and

500-608: The relatively isolated townsite and more established suburbs, as well as the city of Detroit . Mr. Charles Kelley, who had been a real estate writer for the Detroit News , assisted his wife in bringing talented architects to the community to design many of the custom homes that are features of the community. The City of Lathrup Village was incorporated in 1953 as the first incorporated community in Southfield Township. The residents thwarted an attempt by township residents to include Lathrup Townsite in their planned incorporation of

525-409: The village in 1924. The first house was constructed that same year, and development continued into the 1960s. Development had to adhere to a number of restrictions, particularly that all buildings were to be single family homes, of low design, and faced with brick, stone, or stucco. The community existed with no government, save for the local township, until the 1950s. After 1945, more development came to

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550-702: Was $ 89,303, and the median income for a family was $ 98,213. Males had a median income of $ 65,641 versus $ 49,375 for females. The per capita income for the city was $ 35,998. About 1.5% of families and 2.7% of the population were below the poverty line , including 3.8% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over. The city is within Southfield Public School District ; it formerly housed Southfield-Lathrup High School . University High School and MacArhur K-8 School are located in Lathrup Village. Southfield High School for

575-438: Was 2.53 and the average family size was 2.99. The median age in the city was 45.8 years. 20.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.4% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 21.2% were from 25 to 44; 36.1% were from 45 to 64; and 15.3% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 48.0% male and 52.0% female. As of the census of 2000, there were 4,236 people, 1,621 households, and 1,207 families residing in

600-479: Was a beaver, and the sports teams were known as the Lathrup Beavers. Muriel Stacey established the library at the school. Mark Howe , Marty Howe , and the rest of Gordie Howe 's children attended the school. After the school was closed, the building was purchased by Yeshivat Akiva , which was based there until 1999. In the late 1990s the building was sold to a real estate developer, who hoped to use

625-577: Was included in the Lathrup Village Local Historic District when it was established in 1999" and "is listed on the National Register of Historic Places." All existing efforts to redevelop the city center of Lathrup Village must contend with the difficult question of how to treat this building, and as such none of the many redevelopment plans have been accepted. The school was named for Annie Lathrup (1861–1954), mother of developer Louise Lathrup Kelley. The school mascot

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