Idlewild Heritage Trail by Merrell
This is a proposed heritage trail preserving the stories of the people, places, businesses, and landmarks that shaped Idlewild. The Black Footwear Forum brings it to Detroit as an example of what's to come; the real trail will be in Idlewild and will grow well beyond the 20 stops.
Stop 14 of 20

Bayview / Gregory Home


Listen to the Story
Narrated by Chris J. Grier, Historian & Yates Township Supervisor
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Bayview / Gregory Home

Built by Master Electrician, Henry Gregory, Bayview tells a larger story about the arrival of modern infrastructure in a resort community growing rapidly during the early twentieth century. Electricity transformed homes, businesses and nightlife in Idlewild, allowing the community’s famous clubs and gathering places to flourish after dark.

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