Palmer Woods in the News

Palmer Woods is generally regarded as one of Michigan’s most beloved neighborhoods, garnering press and media attention throughout the year. In addition frequent coverage by the Detroit Free Press and the Detroit News, Palmer Woods is featured often in other news outlets such as Curbed Detroit, Metro Times, Detroit Hour Magazine, and others. Our neighborhood and its residents have also been profiled by national newpapers and magazines such as The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The Atlantic. Read on to learn more!

Detroit’s Bishop’s Mansion Sells for More Than $2.5 Million

Ann Zaniewski, Detroit Free Press, October 12 2017 Big news in Palmer Woods! Our beloved Bishop's Mansion, the largest private residence in Detroit, has sold for a reported figure of more than $2.5 million. This article from the Detroit Free Press features a...

Honoring An Original

Judith Harris Solomon, Hour Detroit, March 27 2017 A feature article in the March 2017 issue of Hour Detroit, this piece covers reflects on the immaculate renovation of a Palmer Woods gem, a stately 1923 Tudor Revival designed by architect Alvin E. Harley. Featuring...

Detroit Classics, Priced to Move

Christina Rogers, The Wall Street Journal, January 18 2013 A fantastic article in the Wall Street Journal about our storied neighborhood, the automotive titans that built it, and the residents who keep the neighborhood alive today. The article details how Palmer Woods...

Neighborhood Built for Titans of Industry

Fabrizio Costantini, The Wall Street Journal, January 17 2013  A slideshow of photographs from across our neighborhood, featured in the Wall Street Journal in conjunction with its January 2013 article, "Detroit Classics, Priced to Move." An excellent collection of...