School, Ravendale, since 1929
Macomb School
Standing, closed
- Opened
- 1929
- Standing
- 97 years
Designed by N.C. Sorensen
Macomb School has stood on Evanston St in Ravendale since 1929, 97 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.
Macomb School today, from the street
What is there now
Standing, closed
- Closed Source: Historic Detroit
We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026. Nothing new at this address in the last two years.
The story
In 1929, during the boom years when the auto industry turned Detroit into one of the fastest growing cities in America, Macomb School opened in Ravendale.
Credit the design to N.C. Sorensen.
Its doors are closed for now, but the building still stands.
Next time you are nearby, stop at 12051 Evanston St and look up.
Timeline
- 1929 Built Designed by N.C. Sorensen
- 2009 Closed
- 2026 Today Standing, closed
Where it is
12051 Evanston St
On this map
Street map from OpenStreetMap contributors
Who made it
Architect
N.C. SorensenArchitect. Designed Courville Elementary School (1923) and 3 more in Metro Detroit
Also by N.C. Sorensen
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David Stott Building
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Brodhead Naval Armory
Building, built 1930, Art Deco/Art Moderne, by Stratton & Hyde
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Cooley High School
School, built 1928, Mediterranean Revival, by Donaldson & Meier, demolished 2026
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Broderick Tower
Structure, built 1927, Beaux Arts, by Louis Kamper
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Cadillac Tower
Structure, built 1927, Late Gothic Revival, by Bonnah & Chaffee
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Around the block
It is in Ravendale. See the neighborhood's homes, pros and story.
Photo credits
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- Macomb School from the street today Photo: Street View, 2026
Sources
Facts only, gathered from these sources. The story above is written by Rebuild Detroit. Every photo names its author and license where it appears.