Oakwood Heights Detroit

The Oakwood community has been in existence since the early 1900's. Its boundaries include the area between S. Fort Street, S. Schaefer, Melon Road, Dix, and the Rouge River.In the past Oakwood Blvd. was a viable street home to a bank, grocery store, post office, and a bowling alley. Other streets in the neighborhood housed the candy and ice cream store, fire department, and a school for K-8th grade (Hunter School). Oakwood Heights is the home of the International Salt Mine and is surrounded by heavy industry. Once known as 'Little Italy' because of the large population of Italian-Americans, Oakwood has become a place to call home for many cultures since the 1970's and has remained a diverse community since.We are home to all different...