Woodward Avenue (M-1) - Automotive Heritage Trail
Places to Visit
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The Albert Kahn House was designed by, and built for, Albert Kahn, one of Detroit's world renowned architects, as his residence.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Woodward Village District
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America's Thanksgiving Day Parade (MI)
Held on Woodward Avenue on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, this nationally televised parade attracts 500,000 people.
Location: The parade takes place down Woodward Avenue.
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Arden Park/E. Boston Historic District (MI)
The Arden Park-East Boston Historic District is significant as an intact, upper class, residential development.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Boston-Edison District
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Oakland County's premier festival celebrating art, cuisine, music and humanity.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: 22.50 miles along the byway in downtown Pontiac.
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Operated as an undergraduate performing arts theater by Wayne State University.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located at 3424 Woodward, 1.4 miles along the byway.
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Boston Edison Historic District (MI)
This area is home to spectacular historic single family homes and some of Detroit's most beautiful churches.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 3.4 miles along the route.
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This public park was part of the historic 1807 plan of Detroit by Judge Woodward.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Located 0.3 miles along the byway.
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The three-story Cass Motor Sales building is significant as a fine example of 1920s Art Deco.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: University/Cultural District
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Cathedral of the Most Blessed Sacrament (MI)
Blessed Sacrament Cathedral is one of the most architecturally significant of Detroit's Neo- Gothic churches of the early twentieth century.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Boston-Edison District
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Central Woodward Christian Church (Little Rock Baptist Church) (MI)
This Gothic Revival, L-shaped structure was designed by George D. Mason and Company.
Distance from byway: On the byway Directions: Boston-Edison District
