East River Road Historic District

 place with historical importance, NRHP - National Register of Historic Places, Gothic revival (architecture), listed building / architectural heritage

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The East River Road Historic District was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1973. The District contains several homes built between 1840 and 1870, many of them by Gordon W. Lloyd. The houses in the district are all situated along East River Road facing the Detroit River with pleasant views and large yards. They are primarily Gothic Revival and Swiss Chalet in style. They were built for Detroit's affluent families, who sought clean and peaceful locations to spend the summer out of the unhealthy city atmosphere. Lloyd's Gothic Revival designs contributes to the ambience of the island, making it an attractive location for many of Detroit's most prominent 19th century families. The residents and architects who built these houses were strongly influenced by Andrew Jackson Downing and his publications "Cottage Residences" and "The Architecture of Country Houses."
The District also includes St. James Episcopal Church (itself on the Register) and the Michigan Central Railroad Depot, which houses the Grosse Ile Historical Society.