Detroit Architects:  John W. Case (March 13, 1864 – September 10, 1937)

John W. Case (1864 – 1937) was a Detroit architect who had a significant impact on upscale residential development during a period when stunning architecture was a prerequisite for housing commissions in elite neighborhoods like Indian Village. 

Case’s work features impressive massing, long-lasting materials, and an understated elegance – signaling social position without gaudiness, a quality favored by Detroit’s burgeoning professional class during its golden age.

Within Indian Village, you will find Case’s commission, the William B. Lowe House at 1818 Iroquois, which features admired architectural hallmarks such as clean brickwork, refined detailing, and a balanced façade designed to impress and entertain while remaining comfortable and livable.

While Case is not as widely known as some of Detroit’s most esteemed architects, his work fits squarely into the architectural ideals that make Indian Village a historic showcase neighborhood – every home carefully designed, and every address a statement.