The William R. Kales House – 1730 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Commissioned for turn-of-the-century businessman William R. Kales by the beloved early twentieth-century architectural firm Smith, Hinchman & Grylls, The William R. Kales House at 1730 Burns Street, Detroit, MI 48214 is a grand residence within the Indian Village Historic District.

Constructed by a design partnership that had a major impact on Detroit’s early commercial and residential landscape, the residence at 1730 Burns stands as a living ode to the city’s golden age thanks to its solid masonry construction, strong geometric organization, cleanly proportioned bays, refined ornamentation, and flawless design scheme that favored restraint and structure over flamboyance.

As for its first resident, William R. Kales chose Indian Village to put down roots at a time when Burns Street was just beginning its rise as a prestigious architectural corridor.

Today, the William R. Kales House stands as a testament to the sophistication of both its designers and its era, preserving the legacy of Detroit’s early architectural greatness.