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Encyclopedia > Corktown, Detroit

Corktown is the oldest surviving neighborhood in Detroit. Its boundaries were defined as, "...anything within a 1 mile radius of the pitcher's mound at Tiger Stadium". It is considered to be the center of Irish culture and history in Detroit and is home to the Gaelic League-Irish American Club and Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Its main thoroughfare is Michigan Avenue which is also the site of the annual St. Patrick's Day Parade. Motto: Speramus Meliora; Resurget Cineribus (We Hope For Better Things; It Shall Rise From the Ashes - this motto was adopted after the disastrous 1805 fire that devastated the city) Nickname: The Motor City and Motown Location in Wayne County, Michigan Founded Incorporated July 24, 1701 1815  County Wayne County Mayor... This article is about Tiger Stadium in Detroit. ... Gaelic Football action Gaelic football (Irish: peil ghaelach) is a form of football played mainly in Ireland where it is the most popular sport. ... Michigan Avenue refers to remnants of Old U.S. Highway 12 that ran from downtown Detroit to Chicago. ... St. ...


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Corktown Citizens' District Council This city-funded organization supports the redevelopment of Detroit's Corktown neighborhood while ensuring public participation in the city's redevelopment efforts of the community.
Detroit Historic Designation Advisory Board This body is responsible for the designation of new local historic districts in the City of Detroit.
Detroit Renaissance Founded in 1970 to assist in rebuilding Detroit, this non-profit is comprised of Detroit's civic leadership that is focused on redeveloping the City and the region.
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