The William Currie House – 1431 Seminole Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Commissioned for William Currie, a prominent figure in Detroit’s early business world, The William Currie House at 1431 Seminole Street, Detroit, MI 48214 is one of the Indian Village Historic District’s foundational homes – a model of the architectural refinement, master-level design sensibilities and high-quality living that would later come to define the neighborhood as a whole.

Designed by the esteemed early 20th-century architectural firm Preston, Brown & Walker, the William Currie House’s construction was part of a wave of early development within the Indian Village Historic District, a suburb known for its striking Tudor, Colonial, Mediterranean, and Revival-style homes.

A model of the stylistic variety and master craftsmanship Preston, Brown & Walker were known for, the Fauver House at 1431 Seminole Street reflects the firm’s ability to blend elegant proportions with durable materials, seamlessly harmonizing the home with the Indian Village District’s charming aesthetic.

As for William Currie, his presence on Seminole Streets carefully curated residential landscape positioned him 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 William Currie 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.