The Walter H. Jennings House – 2455 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214

A testament to the architecture that dominated Detroit during its Golden Age and early industrial boom period, The Walter H. Jennings House (located at 2455 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214) is living proof of the mastery of its architect, Marcus R. Burrowes, whose impressive body of early-twentieth-century commissions helped define Indian Village’s most romantic and enduring landscapes. 

Commissioned for an early resident, Walter H. Jennings, the home at 2455 Iroquois reflects Burrowes’ natural talent for merging Old World touches with modern elements, producing homes that feel both timeless and solid.

As for Jennings, he had his home constructed in Indian Village during a time when it was just beginning to rise as an elite enclave known for its high architectural standards, charming streetscapes, and overall cohesion.

Above all else, he wanted his home base to convey sensibility, which is evident in the Walter H. Jennings House’s careful massing, quality materials, and nuanced detailing that gives off a sense of permanence and giving off the vibe that it always belonged at its site. 

Today, the property at 2455 Iroquois Street continues to receive attention without demanding it, anchoring its stretch of Indian Village with confidence and craft and perfectly embodying Burrowes’ ability to create homes that withstand the test of time and continue to define Detroit’s rich architectural legacy.