Highland Park, MI
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About Highland Park
- • Singer Aretha Franklin, the 'Queen of Soul,' was born in Highland Park.
- • The moving assembly line for automobile production was perfected at Ford's Highland Park plant.
- • Henry Ford's Model T factory in 1910 established Highland Park as an automotive hub.
- • Highland Park is an enclave city completely surrounded by Detroit.
- • The Great Depression significantly impacted Highland Park's economic prosperity.
- • Named for its high elevation, Highland Park was incorporated as a city in 1918.
- • The population hovers around 9,000, a fraction of its peak during the auto boom.
- • It sits 630 feet above sea level, higher than much of Detroit.
- • Many residents work in education, healthcare, and service industries.
- • There's a feeling of resilience and community amidst urban challenges.
- • Detroit Pistons fans remember their three NBA championships.
- • Highland Park High School won multiple state football championships in the 1920s.