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Birwood Wall Historical Monument

A reminder of the racial discriminating past of Detroit, Eight Mile Wall was built as a division for black and white neighborhoods. Approved by the US government, it was erected in the 1940s. Standing tall at six feet (1.8 meters), it stretches about half a mile. It has been a hub for graffiti artists and over its several decades of existence, its been painted with vibrant murals with social messages.

Website: historicdetroit.org

Cross Streets: Between Norfolk St and Chippewa St

20194 Mendota St Detroit, MI 48221 ·364.17 mi

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