The Arthur M. Buhl House – 1116 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Designed in 1908 by Louis Kamper in corporation with the major residential and commercial architectural firm John Scott & Company for Arthur M. Buhl (a member of Detroit’s influential Buhl family), the Arthur M. Buhl House at 1116 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214 is a striking Golden Age residence that was designed to match the Buhl family’s esteemed architectural pedigree and prominence within one of early Detroit’s premier residential enclaves.

A master of residential design, Kamper approached all his commissions with discipline and heart, shaping homes that felt upscale and intentional rather than theatrical and gaudy. 

When it comes to the 1116 Iroquois Street property, that philosophy is observable through its confident massing, distinguished design touches, and elegant façade that favors understated details over spectacle. 

As for the home’s first owner, Arthur M. Buhl, he made the decision to build on Iroquois Street because he wanted to keep up with the many other affluent Detroiters who were flocking to the Indian Village District in search of not only residences, but long-term testaments to taste, architectural greatness, and stability.

Today, the Arthur M. Buhl House remains standing, continuing to contribute to the architectural landscape making Indian Village one of Detroit’s most enduring historic neighborhoods.