Welcome to the historic
Boston-Edison neighborhood
For Residents:
Get info through the
residents' portal.
For Home-Buyers:
Get info through the
home-buyers' portal.
For Visitors:
Get info through the
visitors' portal.
What's On
Annual Neighborhood Attic Sale
Saturday & Sunday, August 14 & 15
A chance to buy and sell throughout the neighborhood! The public is welcome for this neighborhood sale.
Picnic in the Park
Sunday, September 12
Family fun in Voigt Park.
Fall General Meeting
Wednesday, October 20
Presentaition of the Vernon R. Davis Outstanding Community Service Award. To nominate an individual, use this form.
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:
Boston-Edison Community Join the Boston-Edison online community to communicate directly to your neighbors.
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.
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.
Contractor List The 2010 Home Preservation Fair featured contractors recommended by residents of Detroit's historic district.
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.
Boston-Edison History Boston-Edison has been a lovely and prestigious neighborhood for over 100 years. Learn more about the history of the neighborhood and its significant historic residents.
