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John Charles Stahl Jr. (1883–1959) was a 20th-century Detroit architect who rose to prominence during the city’s early economic boom – a time period defined by prestigious, revival-style housing that placed a strong focus on scale, symmetry, quality construction, and tasteful brick architecture – all hallmarks deeply aligned with the tastes and interests of Detroit’s early elite.
Stahl Jr.’s catalog of work is proof of this, playing a major impact on upscale historic districts like Indian Village, where you’ll find Stahl Jr. contributions, such as 1755 Burns (The Benjamin Middleditch House) and 981 Burns (the Francis E. Brossy House), which stand as a perfect reflection of his distinguished design language, conveying high status, taste, and endurance in equal measure.
Though not as widely recognized as some of his contemporaries, Stahl Jr.’s work contributes essential depth to the district’s architectural narrative — revealing that Indian Village was not built by a handful of prolific architects, but by a full cabinet of serious professionals who had a hand in shaping one of Detroit’s most historic eras.