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Brought to life in 1927 by Detroit architect Richard H. Marr for Daniel C. Fisher (one of the leading executives of the five-and-dime store the S. S. Kresge Company) the Daniel & Mabel Fisher House located at 19386 Cumberland Way, Detroit, MI 48203, is one of the Palmer Woods Historic District’s most distinguished residences.
One of a few standout properties on Cumberland Way, the home is a perfect reflection of the sophistication, quality craftsmanship, and master-level architectural ambition that defined Detroit’s most prestigious era of development.
As for its architect, early 20th-century homes designed by Richard H. Marr were known for featuring striking brickwork, classical symmetry, garden-suburb ideals, and an elegant take on revival styling.
The Fisher House at 19386 Cumberland Way was no exception, managing to convey extreme abundance and domestic comfort right at a time when Detroit was rising as an industrial and commercial hotspot.
Pulled in by the districts exclusivity, huge tree-lined lots, and cohesive architecture, Daniel C. Fisher and his wife, Mabel Fisher, decided to settle down in Palmer Woods because of its reputation as one of Detroit’s most affluent residential enclaves.
Today, the Daniel & Mabel Fisher House remains a core part of the Palmer Woods Historic District’s architectural legacy – a beautifully preserved example of early twentieth-century craftsmanship, prestigious living, and the enduring impact of Richard H. Marr’s architectural vision.