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The Scripps family, prominent figures in the news- paper publishing industry, built grand mansions on Trumbull Avenue in Detroit during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. James E. Scripps, founder of the Detroit News, resided on Trumbull Avenue in a lavish Victorian-style mansion designed by architects Mason and Rice. This mansion, constructed around 1891, featured ornate woodwork, stained glass win- dows, and luxurious furnishings, serving both as a family residence and a cultural hub that showcased Scripps' extensive art collection and hosted numer- ous social gatherings. George G. Booth, James’ son-in-law, and E.W. Scripps, James' half-brother, also resided in similarly opulent homes along Trumbull Avenue. The Booth
Alongside these grand mansions, the Power House on Trumbull Avenue, constructed in the early 1900s, is a notable historical structure that served as critical infrastructure to these mansions during this time. Today, the Power House on Trumbull Avenue thus stands as an import- ant piece of Detroit's architectural history, illustrating the city's growth and evolution. Its preservation and new beginnings as a residential home for the next generation offers a way to honor this heritage while contributing to the city's ongoing revitalization efforts.
residence was located where Scripps Park now stands. These homes mirrored the grandeur typical of elite residences of the time. The homes of the Scripps family were situated in one of De- troit's most prestigious neighbor- hoods, Woodbridge Farms, reflect- ing the prosperity and influence that the family held within the city and beyond.
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