Royal Oak is a city in Oakland County in the US state of Michigan. This is a suburb of Detroit. At the 2010 census, the city has a population of 57,236. It is the 8th largest municipality in Oakland County and the 27th largest municipality in Michigan by population.
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History
The early Europeans in this area were French Canadians; some traded with Sauk and other Native Americans in the area. After defeating France in the Seven Years War, Great Britain seized their territory east of the Mississippi River, including Fort Detroit and surrounding areas. It promotes the development of western Ontario, across the Detroit and St. Clair, after the Revolutionary War.
Royal Oak was not entered as a village until 1891, and as a city in 1921. The name was applied in 1819, during one of Lewis Cass Territorial Governor's survey expeditions. A large oak tree located near the intersection of Crooks, Rochester, and Main is currently reminiscent of Cass of the Royal Oak that King Charles II of England hide to escape captured by the Roundheads after the Battle of Worcester. He named the settlement after that, a few years after the United States fought against the United Kingdom on the northern border of the War of 1812.
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the 20th century to present
Royal Oak was developed as a suburb of Detroit in the early 20th century, when Detroit grew rapidly as a result of the rapidly expanding industrialization and automotive industry.
The Royal Oak Farmers market opened as a truck market, on the corner of 4th and Troy, on October 14, 1925 as a joint venture between the new Royal Oak City and Oakland County, Michigan. There are still many farmers in this area. The current structure, on the corner of 11 Mile Street and Troy Street, is adjacent to the 44th District Court. It was founded in the spring of 1927 and dedicates July 1 of that year.
In the 1920s, Father Charles Coughlin, a Canadian Catholic priest who moved to Detroit, became a founding priest of the Little Flower Shrine, now a leading landmark in the city. Through his ministry, he raised funds to build the present limestone complexes and minarets. Initially he broadcast a religious speech from this site. During the 1930s, the broadcast became more political. He initially supported Franklin D. Roosevelt, then opposed him and became more allied with the fascist leaders of Germany and Italy. The Roosevelt government shut down its radio operations after the outbreak of World War II, with support from the Catholic hierarchy. Coughlin has developed a national political influence and has an increasingly anti-semitic message.
Initially downtown has a typical mix of retail and small-scale trading to serve the city of Royal Oak. It lost business to a suburban mall in the postwar period. Since the late 1990s and early 2000s, downtown Royal Oak has evolved as a destination of entertainment and nightlife. A number of condominiums and large loft have been built in the area, increasing the density of the city's inhabitants.
Geography
According to the US Census Bureau, the city has a total area of ​​11.79 square miles (30.54 km 2 ), all land.
Royal Oak is developed around the river, Red Run. Vinsetta Boulevard was built past the Red Run source branch for its median. In the 1930s, the entire median Vinsetta, along with the river and all the bridge crests to cross the road was filled as part of the WPA project during the Great Depression. During 1967 -8, the remaining rivers in Oakland County were buried in six-foot-tall canals.
Demographics
census 2010
At the 2010 census, there were 57,236 people, 28,063 households, and 13,394 families living in the city. Population density was 4,854.6 souls per square mile (1,874.4/km 2 ). There are 30,207 housing units with an average density of 2,562.1 per square mile (989.2/km 2 ). City's racial makeup is 90.7% White, 4.3% African American, 0.3% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.4% of other races, and 1.9% of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 2.3% of the population.
There were 28,063 households with 20.0% having children under the age of 18 living with them, 36.7% were married couples living together, 8.1% had unmarried female households present, 3.0% had a home ladder men without wife, and 52.3% are not family. 41.4% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.7% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size was 2.03 and the average family size was 2.82.
The average age in the city is 37.8 years. 16.7% of the population is under 18 years of age; 7.6% between the ages of 18 and 24; 35.9% are from 25 to 44; 26.8% are from 45 to 64; and 13.1% are 65 years old or older. The city gender makeup is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.
census 2000
At the 2000 census, there were 60,062 people, 28,880 households, and 14,440 families living in the city. Population density is 5.083.0 people per square mile (1,961.9/km ²). There are 29,942 housing units with an average density of 2,534.0 per square mile (978.1/km²). City's racial makeup is 94.80% White, 1.54% African American, 0.26% Native American, 1.56% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Island, 0.38% of other races, and 1.40 % of two or more races. Hispanic or Latin of any race is 1.30% of the population.
There are 28,880 households where 20.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.9% are married couples living together, 7.5% have unmarried female households present, and 50.0% is not family. 40.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 11.6% had someone living alone 65 or older. The average household size is 2.06 and the average family size is 2.86.
In the city, the population is spread by 17.8% under the age of 18, 7.5% from 18 to 24, 38.8% from 25 to 44, 21.0% from 45 to 64, and 14.9% years or more. The average age is 37 years. For every 100 women, there are 95.3 men. For every 100 women age 18 and over, there are 92.6 males.
The average income for households in the city is $ 52,252, and the average income for families is $ 68,109. Men have an average income of $ 50,562 versus $ 36,392 for women. The per capita income for the city is $ 30,990. About 2.0% of families and 4.3% of the population are below the poverty line, including 3.4% of those under the age of 18 and 5.5% of those aged 65 and older.
Government
Royal Oak has a Board-Manager form of government. This is governed by a city commission consisting of a mayor and six commission members. The city commission appoints a city manager, who manages the day-to-day operations of the city.
Royal Oak has below average crime rates, similar to upper-middle class communities, such as Berkley and Madison Heights. Larceny-Theft is the most common crime, covering 66.7% of all crime in the city. Five known killings have been committed since 2000, one in 2004, one in 2005, one in 2010, and two in 2011.
In 1991, Thomas McIlvane, a postal worker, killed five people at the Royal Oak post office, after being fired from the Postal Service for "defiance." This incident helped popularize the term "Going Postal."
The Royal Oak police department has 79 sworn officers and 25 civilian personnel. This department uses community policing techniques.
Royal Oak has a full-time fire department that operates three strategically located stations around the city to minimize response time to the incident. The three-engine ROFD staff and two ALS ambulances every day and are members of the OAKWAY consortium help each other.
Economy
Royal Oak was originally developed as a suburb after Detroit expanded rapidly as a major industrial city. People began moving to the suburbs for new housing, especially after World War II. The city has a compact traditional roadside shopping district, which runs along Main Street and downtown Washington Avenue. During the 2000s, the area was rebuilt with many new businesses, and is now considered a trendy, upscale, urban district, featuring restaurants, shopping and entertainment. A number of mixed-rise developments have been built - mostly "attic" condos with retail and office space at lower levels.
Places of interest include Detroit Zoo, key regional attractions, William Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak Music Theater, Main Art Theater, Baldwin Theater, Mark Ridley Comedy Castle, Emagine Theater, and shops, cafes and restaurants. The main office of the Detroit Hour media, which publishes the Metro Detroit lifestyle magazine, is located in the city.
The National Arbor Day Foundation has granted the Royal Oak distinction of "Tree City USA" every year since 1976 as a result of the city's commitment to tree planting and conservation.
The Gilda Radner Hereditary Cancer Program is a foundation founded by native Detroit, Gilda Radner, who is known for his work as a comedian Saturday Night Live. In 1998, the Program created a free cancer support community for people with cancer, their families, and friends. Gilda Club Metro Detroit operates a three-story non-residential home in Royal Oak. It has served over 3,000 members for social and emotional support through various activities.
Entrepreneurs in the Royal Oak include William Beaumont Hospital with 7,147 employees, The City of Royal Oak with 465 employees, Royal Oak Public Schools with 482 employees, Oakland Community College with 448 employees, Consumer Energy with 351 employees, Flex-N-Gate with 350 employee, Detroit Zoo with 301 employees, 300 Holiday Vacations Marketplace, and HHI-Form Tech with 290 employees.
Education
The city is served by the Royal Oak Neighborhood Schools. There is also a private high school, Shrine Catholic. Oakland Community College is located in the city.
Part of the city's land is categorized into Berkley Public Schools.
In recent years Royal Oak has begun to consolidate its public schools in response to a decrease in registration rates compared to the baby boom era. In 2006, two public high schools in the city, George A. Dondero High School and Clarence M. Kimball High School, were merged into the new Royal Oak School. Beginning in 2007, two municipal high schools were combined into one school, the Royal Oak Secondary School. The number of primary schools was reduced to six. Some parents protested against the planned closure and dismantling of Longfellow and Whittier primary schools. They tried to get them to consider the recognition of the historic district by signing the petition. Despite their efforts, both schools and a number of other elementary schools were destroyed in the fall of 2007.
The Royal Oak school system experienced a brief fame over an incident after Trump's election. Some high school students shouted "get up the wall". The student video about the incident was shared widely on Facebook, attracting over 4 million views in 24 hours. A week later the snares were found in the bathroom of a boy of 8th grade in high school.
Transportation
Numbered Highway
- I-75 stretching north-south along the eastern side of town.
- I-696 runs east-west along the south side of the city.
- M-1 (previously set US 10 and also known as Woodward Avenue ) runs generally southeast-northwest along the western side of the city.
- Five lanes east-west lined through Royal Oak.
Rail and bus
- Amtrak provides services to Royal Oak, operates Wolverine three times a day in both directions between Pontiac and Chicago via Detroit.
- First-class rail services are provided by the Canadian National Railway (CN).
- Suburban Mobility Authority for Regional Transport (SMART) operates local and regional bus transit.
Historic
- The commuter train service, provided by Grand Trunk Western Railroad (GTW) and then the Southeast Michigan Transportation Authority (SEMTA) from Pontiac to downtown Detroit, with two stops at the Royal Oak, lasts until 17 October 1983.
- The trail of Saginaw is a path established by the Sauks between Detroit and Saginaw. In Royal Oak, Main Street and Crooks Street are currently developed along historic roads.
Culture
Downtown Royal Oak features a variety of nightlife spots, including the Royal Oak Music Theater and the Main Art Theater Landmark. Mark Ridley's Comedy Castle, a comedy club, is the starting place for players like Tim Allen and Dave Coulier.
Many restaurants range from take-away sandwiches to upscale restaurants specializing in dishes such as Italian, Belgian, Nepali, and others. Pubs include biker bars, dance clubs, upscale factories, sports bars and rooftop bars. During the summer, downtown Royal Oak hosts a horde of motorcycle enthusiasts from all over Detroit Metro. On Wednesday night Main Street is often fenced with Harley-Davidsons, while on Thursday night the streets are full of sports bikes.
The Royal Oak covers the main span of the Woodward Dream Cruise. The city is sponsoring additional events around Cruise. This is the location of the Detroit Zoo, one of the region's leading attractions.
In December 2009 it was announced that the Arts, Beats and Eats festival will be moved from Pontiac to Royal Oak.
In addition to The Detroit News and Detroit Free Press , a regional newspaper serving all of southeastern Michigan, the city is served by The Daily Tribune , The Oakland Press , Royal Oak Review , and The Mirror .
Famous people
- Alexandra Aldridge, a skater figure, was born in Royal Oak
- Mary Barra, chairman and CEO of General Motors Company, was born in Royal Oak
- Kristen Bell, a film and television actress, attends Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak
- Bruce Campbell, film and television actor, born in Royal Oak
- Meryl Davis, figure skater, gold medal winner at the 2014 Winter Olympics at Sochi, 2010 silver medalist
- Pete Dawkins, 1958 World Cup winner Heisman Trophy, military officer and political candidate, was born in Royal Oak
- Terry Duerod, University of Detroit and NBA basketball player, born in Royal Oak
- Mona Hanna-Attisha, pediatrician and Flint Water Crisis whistleblower, raised in Royal Oak
- Kirk Ferentz, head football coach for the University of Iowa, was born in Royal Oak
- Dean Fertita, musician
- Glenn Frey, founding member of the Eagles rock group, grew up in Royal Oak and attended Dondero High School
- Christopher George, actor, movie star and TV series The Rat Patrol , was born in Royal Oak
- Jason Grilli, Baseball Major League pitcher, born in Royal Oak
- Judith Guest, author of Ordinary People , lives and goes to the Royal Oak
- Jack Kevorkian, practicing physician-assisted suicide at Royal Oak
- Keegan-Michael Key, film and television actor, attends Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak
- T.J. Lang, a pro footballer for the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, was born in Royal Oak
- Sam Raimi, film director, producer, writer, actor, born in Royal Oak
- Ivan Raimi, doctor and screenwriter, was born in Royal Oak
- Elisabeth Robinson, author of The True and Extraordinary Hunters Adventure
- Chris Savino, animator, animated serial creator of Nickelodeon The Loud House .
- Jim Seymour, wide receiver for Notre Dame and Chicago Bears, attends Shrine Catholic High School in Royal Oak
- Brady Smith, NFL defensive end of 1996-2005, was born in Royal Oak
- Marshall Thompson, actor, movie and television star, died at Royal Oak
- Al Watrous, a professional golfer
- Charlie White, ice dancer, gold medal winner at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, 2010 silver medalist
See also
- Woodward Corridor
- The metropolitan Detroit architecture
- Detroit Zoo
- Tourism in metropolitan Detroit
- 1970 Memorial Park Riot
References
External links
- Royal Oak Chamber of Commerce
- Royal Oak City
- Downtown Oak Oak
- Royal Oak Public Library
- City Guide to Royal Oak
- Royal Oak, Michigan on Curlie (based on DMOZ)
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