Historic Detroit

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G. H. Whitaker House

677 West Canfield, was built by G. H. Whitaker, a builder in 1888.

Several other socially prominent men lived at this address, until 1920, when David Barclay, a physician, resided here.


Here's a list of houses lined up on the south side of W. Canfield between 2nd Ave. and 3rd Ave.. They can also be found on Historic Detroit:

Colin Fox House

Walter Watton House

William H. Kessler House

William Wallace Washburn House

Harry B. Parker House

G. H. Whitaker House

William B. Conley House

John Ward House

Last updated 18/04/2023