Preservation Detroit, Detroit

Preservation Detroit, Detroit4.82
322 reviews
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About Preservation Detroit

Preservation Detroit, founded in 1975, is Detroit's oldest and one of the largest group dedicated to historic preservation. Over the past four decades, the non-profit preservation organization has become a leading advocate for the protection and rehabilitation of Detroit's historic homes, skyscrapers, and culturally rich sites. They have used a variety of educational and research programs, along with advocacy and awareness campaigns to help grow support for the conservation Detroit's built heritage. Part of this mission includes encouraging the redevelopment of neighborhoods throughout the city around these historic structures, providing an anchor for residential areas and helping increase economic investment.

An all-volunteer organization, Preservation Detroit's volunteers and members continue to nurture their community's passion for historical treasures through lectures, seasonal newsletters, and tours. The organization continues to live up to its name; in 2014 they helped conduct a historic preservation resource survey that recorded property-by-property information in six historic Detroit district, and most recently, their advocacy efforts have played a large part in sparing both the State Savings Bank and the Eddystone Hotel from demolition.

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Karenand
2 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
The tour was very interesting and entertaining, the guides were super knowledgeable and fun. The entire process from beginning to end is well run and a truly wonderful way to show off our city! Kudos. I will be back and have told many friends about the tours--even gave a gift certificate to a friend. Thank you, thank you, thank you!
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Loisann
3 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
The tour guide was very knowledgeable and did a great job. She provided great information.
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Charles
5 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Great time
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Maureen
26 Ratings
5 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Tour was very thorough.
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Andrele
4 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
.My family and I had a great time. Our guide was very knowledgeable. This is a great tour for anyone who wants to learn more about the city, regardless if you live here or are visiting.
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L
7 Ratings
1 Reviews
· 7 years ago
Enjoyed and loved it!
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jane
25 Ratings
10 Reviews
· 7 years ago
There are new tours popping up in the Detroit core that are free but this one has the historical component that they lack. Volunteer guides are knowledgeable, there is always more than one person to round out the information, answer questions and keep the group together. These volunteers genuinely love the city they live in.
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Mollie
2 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 7 years ago
This is my second Preservation tour. Did the Downtown walking tour twice. Plan to do Midtown next. The tours have been well organized, on time, considerate of consumers. The guides are knowledgeable. All mine have had more than one guide to assist the group. Great way to enjoy the city and learn the history and culture of the area.
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Margie
17 Ratings
12 Reviews
· 8 years ago
Such great info!! Super friendly !!
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Kristie
5 Ratings
2 Reviews
· 8 years ago
This tour was great!! Very knowledgeable guides and great little tid bits of info given. I would definitely recommend this four and would do another locale tour when I return.