Welcome to the historic
Boston-Edison neighborhood
What's On for Summer
New Center Council Taste Fest
July 1-5, 2009
Visit the Boston-Edison table and talk with current residents about living in metro Detroit's "Best Historic Neighborhood."
Garden Tour
Sunday July 19, 2009
Exterior home and garden tour. Featuring community wide Realtor Open Houses for prospective buyers. Tickets $15.00.
Annual Attic Sale
Sat & Sun, August 15 & 16, 2009
A community-wide sale of furnishings, electronics, clothing, rare and unique items. A bargain-hunter's paradise.
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, September 20, 2009
End of summer community fun! Youth and adult activities, live music, refreshments and a Boston Edison Dog Show!
Vernon R. Davis Award (Fall Gen Meet)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Features individual resident and block curb appeal beautification awards.
The Boston-Edison Historic District is an instantly recognizable address in the heart of Detroit, containing over 900 homes. Most homes were constructed between 1905 and 1925 and range in size from modest two-story vernaculars to impressive mansions. Early residents of Boston-Edison included Henry Ford, James Couzens, Horace Rackham, Sebastian Kresge, and Joe Louis.
Today Boston-Edison is a multi-racial, multi-ethnic neighborhood with people from diverse occupations and professions who share a common appreciation and love of historic homes. It boasts the Historic Boston-Edison Association, the oldest continuous neighborhood association in the City, founded in 1921.
Highlights from HBEA:
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Live in Boston-Edison! Boston-Edison is a diverse neighborhood located in the geographic center of Detroit and filled with historically and architecturally significant homes. Read more about living in Boston-Edison. |
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Homes for Sale The Historic Boston-Edison District has many opportunities for new residents. Houses are available in all sizes and styles and a wide range of prices. Browse homes for sale in Boston-Edison. |
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Join the Historic Boston-Edison Association Dues are only $40 per year, and support neighborhood projects. Find out more about HBEA functions, benefits, and dues. |
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Security Patrol Join the neighborhood private security patrol! Joining the private patrol run by DSS makes your house more secure, and might even save you money. Read more about the advantages to you! |
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Contractor List The 2009 Home Preservation Fair featured contractors recommended by residents of Detroit's historic district. See the list of our referred contractors and their specialties. |
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HBEA Email List Don't miss important HBEA news! Get updates on what's happening in the neighborhood and upcoming events by sending an email to bostonedison@gmail.com and asking to get on the list. |
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Boston-Edison History Boston-Edison has been a lovely and prestigious neighborhood for over 100 years. Learn more about the history of the neighborhood. |
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Historic Residents of Boston-Edison In its long history, Boston-Edison was home to many historically significant and interesting residents. Meet the people who once lived in Boston-Edison. |
Boston-Edison: Voted "Best Historic Neighborhood" in Metro Detroit (Detroit Home Magazine, Winter 2008-2009)