Greektown

Greektown is a historic commercial and entertainment district. It is located just northeast of the heart of downtown, along Monroe Avenue between Brush and St. Antoine Streets with a station on the city's elevated downtown elevated transit system. Established by Greek immigrants in the 1880′s, historic Greektown continues to beat as the heart of downtown Detroit as a thriving entertainment center.  The mission of the Greektown Preservation Society is to promote and preserve the Victorian era commercial streetscape of the restaurants and shops. The society will procure resources and actively pursue and create opportunity to ensure the vitality and well-being of the area.  The society will facilitate cooperative strategies to support the existing business and create a healthy climate for economic growth and development. The society will preserve Greek culture and traditions by hosting festivals throughout the year for the enjoyment of all and enhance the experience off tourist and resident visitors alike by maintaining a clean,  attractive, accessible and safe area.