Click above images to enlarge Parker, Arthur M., House 8115 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit - Wayne County Other Names Parker House Arthur M. Parker House Property Type brick house Historic Use DOMESTIC/single dwelling Current Use EDUCATION/school Style Postmedieval English Architect/Builder Malcomson and Higginbotham Significant Person Arthur M. Parker Narrative Description The Arthur M. Parker House stands adjacent to the Frederick K. Stearns House, facing southeast toward East Jefferson Avenue. The Parker House is a two-and-one-half-story house with brick facades on its first story and stucco and half-timbering above. The house is similar in style to the Stearns House, with its medieval character reinforced by irregular bays, though more restrained. Statement of Significance The Arthur M. Parker House is significant in terms of its neo-medieval design and for its connection with the well known Detroit architectural partnership of Malcomson and Higginbotham. The house was designed for Arthur M. Parker, secretary-treasurer of the Detroit Boiler Company, by William G. Malcomson and William E. Higginbotham. Period of Significance 1901-1930 Significant Date(s) 1901 Registry Type(s) 10/09/1985 National Register listed Site ID# P25199