The Charles Trowbridge House is the oldest building in Detroit. It is a two-story, five-bay brick home.
Charles Christopher Trowbridge was a 19th century Detroiter. He made a living as a businessman and politician, who enjoyed exploring. He was also an enthnographer of Native American cultures. Trowbridge served as Mayor of Detroit in 1834.
Trwobridge built this building, which he used as a home in 1826 for $2500. He lived in the house, for 56 years, until his death. Though the house was originally built in Greek Revival style, it was updated with Victorian bay and windows.
The house remained in the Trowbridge family until 1942. It had been being used as a rooming house before being sold.
Today the house is privately owned and a houses several businesses, mostly using Trowbridge as a namesake.
The house remained in the Trowbridge family until 1942. It had been being used as a rooming house before being sold.
Today the house is privately owned and a houses several businesses, mostly using Trowbridge as a namesake.
The Trowbridge house was considered to be the finest frame house in the territory when it was completed.
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