Hugh Taylor Millar (1886-1952) was a talented architect in Detroit during the city’s early 20th-century boom and rapid economic expansion, a time that saw affluent boulevards being filled with sophisticated, well-crafted homes.
His stunning residential work reflects the high level of detail and thoughtful proportions that came with Detroit’s architectural golden age, both of which went a long way in attracting the city’s upper class.
Within the Arden Park–East Boston Historic District, Millar designed the John F. McLaughlin House at 638 E. Boston Blvd, a residence that continues to contribute to Arden Park–East Boston’s rich architectural signature and reputation as a neighborhood of prestige and influence.

