Detroit Architects: Preston, Brown & Walker

Founded by architectural trio Martin A. Preston, J. Martin Brown, and R. Louis Walker, Preston, Brown & Walker was a prestigious architectural firm that had a major impact on Detroit’s residential development during its early industrial expansion at the turn of the century.

Though not as prolific as some of the city’s larger firms, their body of work helped mold elite enclaves where sophisticated architecture was essential.

One such neighborhood was Indian Village, where the Preston, Brown & Walker commission, the William Currie House at 1431 Seminole, stands as a perfect example of the firms master-level approach to domestic architecture:

• Distinguished masonry construction
• Refined detailing that conveys respectability
• A polished façade well suited for Detroit’s most prestigious blocks 

Located right within reach of some of the most gorgeous residences on Seminole Avenue, the Currie home reinforces Indian Village’s reputation as a Detroit neighborhood where even lesser-documented architects performed at the highest level.