Welcome to Parkside Historical Society
Preserving the Legacy of Parkside Homes
Parkside Historical Society is a non-profit 501(c4) organization dedicated to preserving, collecting, researching, and interpreting historical information, artifacts, monuments, and stories about the past, present, future of Parkside Homes and its residents. The influence a community has on its legacy is a major part of that Community welfare.
Our Upcoming Events
Virtual Tour of Historical Parkside Homes
Join us for a tour of the historical Parkside Homes neighborhood and learn about the rich history and architecture of the area.
Preserving the Legacy of Parkside Homes
Learn about the efforts being made to preserve the legacy of Parkside Homes and how you can get involved in our mission to protect and honor the history of the neighborhood.
Researching and Interpreting Historical Information
Discover the fascinating stories and information we have uncovered about the history of Parkside Homes, and learn how we go about researching and interpreting historical data.
About Parkside Historical Society
Parkside Historical Society is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to preserving, collecting, and interpreting the historical information and artifacts of Parkside Homes. Created by Paul R Robinson a lifelong former resident of Parkside. Paul saw the need for preservation of the History of the First Public Housing in Detroit, MI. Our mission is to ensure that the legacy of Parkside Homes is protected and celebrated for generations to come.
“The past is not dead, it is living in us, and will be alive in the future which we are now helping to make.”
― William Morris
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