The August P. Kling House – 2130 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Commissioned by Louis Kamper in 1915 for his brother-in-law August P. Kling and mother-in-law Josephine Honer Kling (operators of the P. H. Kling Brewing Company), The August P. Kling House at 2130 Iroquois Street, Detroit, MI 48214 is one of a few Indian Village Historic District foundational homes still standing today.

A model of the architectural refinement, master-level design sensibilities, and high-quality living that would soon come to define the neighborhood as a whole, the home represents a wave of early development within the Indian Village Historic District, a suburb known for its high concentration of industrial and social elite and striking Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranean, and Revival-style homes. 

A model of the stylistic variety and master craftsmanship Louis Kamper was known for, The August P. Kling House at 2130 Iroquois Street reflects the firm’s ability to blend elegant details with durable materials , seamlessly harmonizing with the Indian Village District’s charming aesthetic.

As for the Klings, their presence on Seminole Street positioned them among other influential upwardly mobile Detroiters in the early 20^th century – multi-talented residents who centered privacy, architectural prestige, and close proximity to Detroit’s cultural and industrial main lines.

Today, The August P. Kling House remains a core part of the Indian Village Historic District’s enduring architectural legacy, helping to maintain its reputation as one of Detroit’s most celebrated historic neighborhoods.