The William G. Thomas House – 1127 Seminole, Detroit, MI 48214

1127 Seminole, Detroit, MI 48214, also known as The William G. Thomas House, is a stately and hard to miss Detroit golden age residence commissioned by the design firm Grylls & Gies in the Indian Village Historic District.

Best known for their visually cohesive and gracefully constructed residential and commercial properties built during Detroit’s rise as an industrial giant, Grylls & Gies constructed the William G. Thomas House with the intention of crafting an enduring landmark that would withstand the test of time while furthering Indian Village’s reputation as a suburb for the wealthy and upwardly mobile. 

This was a time when Grylls & Gies were just beginning to gain a reputation for their mastery of eye-catching architectural detailing, including balanced façades, quality craftsmanship, carefully articulated rooflines, sturdy masonry, and well-executed window arrangements.

Today, the William G. Thomas House at 1127 Seminole remains an integral part of Seminole Street’s historical fabric, showcasing the ambitions of Detroit’s early twentieth-century families who settled down in upscale suburbs like Indian Village seeking peace, quiet, and permanence.