Historical Marker
Bishop's Residence
Historical marker location:
1880 Wellesley Drive, Detroit, Michigan
( Marker is at the intersection of Lucerne Drive and Wellesley Drive, on the right when traveling north on Lucerne Drive.)
Marker installed: 1995
Michigan was the birthplace of the American automobile industry. In the early 20th century, automakers such as Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler established headquarters and factories in Michigan, leading to a boom in the state's economy and population. Detroit became known as the "Motor City" and a symbol of American industrial power.