Condominiums Chateaufort Place The Chateaufort Co-op was built in 1962. It is part of the Lafayette Park Historic District. This home has 1,450 square feet with three bedrooms, two baths and full basement. Additionally, the basement is finished with another half bath. The home also features a fenced yard that is 20’ by 45’. Out of the front picture windows, the view Click to enlarge includes Lafayette Park and in the distance, Ford Field.
Nicolet Place The Lafayette Park neighborhood was designed by famed architect Mies van der Rohe. The ground breaking was in 1956 - this two- story, glass walled townhouse is about 1,400 square feet. It was once the home of Dr. Charles Wright, founder of Detroit’s African- American Museum. He lived here for 25 years before selling it to Click to enlarge the current owner.
John R. (Brush Park) This condo features contemporary finishes with exotic hardwood floors, glass railings, muti-zone sound system, multiple outdoor spaces including a rooftop terrace with spectacular views of the downtown Detroit skyline. Brush Park Village North is located six blocks from Comerica Park, Ford Field and within walking distance of Click to enlarge the Detroit Medical Center, restaurants, entertainment and culture.
Washington (Westin Book Cadillac) A condo in the Westin Book Cadillac. The hotel and condos opened at the end of 2008. This particular unit has been designed with a respect for the Italian design of the hotel but given a modern twist. Tom Verwest Interiors of Royal Oak decorated the unit. Tom Verwest Interiors specializes in converting Click to enlarge classic and vintage spaces in to Modern ones. Experience what Detroit life is like when living above a hotel.
Historic Homes Edison (Boston Edison) The home is an example of the American eclectic style and draws on diverse European influences. The proportions of the symmetrical facade and the prominent dentil under the eaves suggest the Colonial Revival influence. Click to enlarge St. Aubin (Eastern Market) This 6,000-square-foot former rectory was built in 1891 as part of the St. Albertus Church complex. It now serves as a residence and flex space. Since the church closed in 1990, the site has been converted to a museum of cultural history operated by the Polish American Historic Site Association. Now the site has evolved from a parish into Click to enlarge a multi-functional space that is host to weddings, tours, lectures, films, art shows, music festivals and more.
Seminole (Indian Village) This beautiful three story home was built between 1917 and 1921. The home was one of the only homes in Indian Village with the servant quarters on the 2nd floor of the house. Additionally, there is a ballroom on the third floor and a billiard room on the lower level.
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E. Grand Boulevard (Islandview Village) This 5,000-square-foot arts and crafts bungalow was built in 1913 and is the largest of it’s kind in Michigan. It was built for entertaining, specifically for the Martz Brewery family, owners of the Detroit Brewing Company. Click to enlarge
Lincoln Street (Woodbridge Farms) This beautiful home has been restored and is roughly 100 years old.
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Avery (Woodbridge Farms) Built in 1908, this historic four-square in the Woodbridge neighborhood has original woodwork and leaded glass, and a remodeled kitchen featuring the homeowner’s own tilework. A two-story, “carriage house” garage off the alley was built in 2007 to reflect the original architecture of the neighborhood and will eventually house a tile workshop. The neighborhood, which was built primarily between the 1870s and 1920, Click to enlarge includes a variety of architectural styles, including Victorian, Queen Anne, Second Empire and Romanesque homes. The neighborhood hosts a diversity of both long-time and newer residents, any of whom walk or bike to the City’s Cultural District, or to Wayne State University, located ¼ mile to the east. A notable current resident of the Woodbridge neighborhood is former Detroit Mayor and current City Council President Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. Other notable past residents include baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, former Michigan governor G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, and publishing magnate James Scripps. Berkeley (Sherwood Forest) In 1934 this 4,400 square feet, 2 ½ story, 55,000 cubic feet home was built on Berkeley Road. The architect was Lawrence Martz. This was considered his greatest residential home. The home was completed in 1934. Since then it had lost its original Click to enlarge look and feel. In 2003 it was bought and has been being restored to its original splendor. This renovation project has taken five years to restore.
Seminole (Indian Village) Edmund Place (Brush Park) This beautiful three story home was built between 1917 and 1921. Eastlake style Victorian located in Historic Brush Park. The home The home was one of the only homes in Indian Village with the was built in 1882 for the George Ladve Family, owners of a Detroit servant quarters on the 2nd floor of the house. Additionally, there is a carpet and upholstery company. The house now encompasses over ballroom on the third floor and a billiard room on the lower level. 7400 square feet. It was expanded to include a music room in the late 1890s. The Frohlich family, which built the music room, was one
Click to enlarge of the original benefactors to the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. From the 1940’s to the 1960’s the house was used as a boarding house. Click to enlarge The home fell into disrepair and was abandoned in the late 60’s. Currently under renovation, the music room is complete as the house E. Grand Boulevard (Islandview Village) continues to undergo renovations. This 5,000-square-foot arts and crafts bungalow was built in 1913 and is the largest of it’s kind in Michigan. It was built for entertaining, specifically for the Martz Brewery family, owners of Seminole (Indian Village) the Detroit Brewing Company. This historic home was built in 1908 with wood construction on a Click to enlarge brick foundation. Each room in this renovated home has artwork created by local Detroit and Michigan artists.
Click to enlarge Lincoln Street (Woodbridge Farms) This beautiful home has been restored and is roughly 100 years old. West Hancock (Midtown) This home is one of 12 three-story condominium townhouses in Click to enlarge two buildings, built by Robertson Brothers in 2001. It is 1,700 square feet with a gas fireplace, high ceilings, hardwood floors, Avery (Woodbridge Farms) two bedrooms, tow-and-a-half baths, a balcony overlooking a Built in 1908, this historic four-square in the Woodbridge neighborhood courtyard and a park and an attached two-car garage. has original woodwork and leaded glass, and a remodeled kitchen Click to enlarge featuring the homeowner’s own tilework. A two-story, “carriage house” garage off the alley was built in 2007 to reflect the original architecture of the neighborhood and will eventually house a tile workshop. The West Canfield (New Center) neighborhood, which was built primarily between the 1870s and 1920, The West Canfield Historic District encompasses one block of Click to enlarge includes a variety of architectural styles, including Victorian, Queen West Canfield Avenue extending from 2nd Blvd. to 3rd street. The Anne, Second Empire and Romanesque homes. The neighborhood area became Detroit’s first local historic district in 1970, and was hosts a diversity of both long-time and newer residents, any of whom listed on the National Register of Historic places in 1971. Built in walk or bike to the City’s Cultural District, or to Wayne State University, 1874, this home is the second oldest home on the block and has located ¼ mile to the east. A notable current resident of the Click to enlarge all original plaster and design. It is decorated with Detroit Woodbridge neighborhood is former Detroit Mayor and current City collectibles and antiques. Council President Kenneth Cockrel, Jr. Other notable past residents include baseball Hall of Famer Ty Cobb, former Michigan governor G. Mennen “Soapy” Williams, and publishing magnate James Scripps. Lofts Gratiot Avenue (Eastern Market) This building was built in the 1920s and was once an ice cream/ soda stand supplier warehouse. It was the first commercial building in Detroit to be turned into a residential space in 1978. Dennis Franklin, a Detroit Lion, retired and lived as one of the first tenants in the renovated loft.
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East Jefferson (Riverfront) This historic Albert Kahn building has been a Detroit landmark since 1915. The 3,100-square-foot loft has 4 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms with a panoramic view of Belle Isle, Downtown and Windsor. It was redesigned and restored with its original architecture. Click to enlarge
Second Avenue - Unit B (New Amsterdam) The lofts of New Amsterdam is a newly renovated building between the New Center area and the Wayne State University campus. The lofts of New Amsterdam offer approximately fifty units, proving open floor plans, granite counter tops and the richness of exposed brick and wood, accented with 10 foot windows illuminating its Click to enlarge purest light source. The lofts are secure with gated parking and entrances requiring access identification codes. While moving in, I was told that the building was originally built in the early 1900’s as a factory for the first penny slot machine. I have found that the building is located in one of the safest areas of Metro-Detroit with a fire house and Wayne State and Michigan State police departments within blocks of the lofts. This building is an ideal location for traveling to downtown Detroit for its culturally diverse festivals, Detroit Tigers, Detroit Lions and Red Wings’ games, additional to New Center events such as the City Fest.
Labrosse (Corktown) Corktown is quaint, classy, and close to downtown, and this town house does not disappoint! With a multi-level contemporary feel, tiled kitchen, cathedral ceilings, skylights and more, it is modern comfort amidst one of Detroit’s most beautiful neighborhood historic districts. Two bedrooms, two-and-a-half bathrooms, walk- in closets, finished basement, and attached garage make this
Click to enlarge home livable and classic. And with Mudgies only a block away, the Lager House two blocks away, MGM casino three blocks away, and the Book Cadillac/downtown only eight blocks away, the best of Detroit is at your fingertips! Second Avenue - Unit A (New Amsterdam) The New Amsterdam, II Lofts is a historical landmark building located in the heart of the New Center area. It’s a 62-unit building transformed from the historical Caille Brothers Building. The Caille Building has a rich history. The Caille brothers invented coin slot machines and the conveyor belt used in grocery stores. The New Amsterdam II is just steps from the Fisher Building, Cadillac Place, St. Regis Hotel, Amtrak Station, One Ford Place and the State of Click to enlarge Michigan offices. The featured loft is a two-bedroom, one bath, 860 square foot loft, overlooking a courtyard (in development). It features an entire eastern wall of windows, hardwood floors and granite counter tops. The New Amsterdam loft is also neighbors to Tech Town and the Children’s Museum. There are new people and new companies all the time due to the continued growth of Tech Town. Woodward Avenue (The Ellington) The Ellington is located in Midtown, across the street from the Detroit Symphony Orchestra on the corner of Woodward and Mack. The Ellington is a new loft development with first floor retail locations including Starbucks and Bank of America. The Thanksgiving Day Parade begins in front of the DSO and I can view the entire parade Click to enlarge from my windows. This past summer the DSO held an outdoor performance in my backyard. The DSO uses one of the lofts for visiting guest performers and conductors. Often I can hear these great musicians practicing on the walk to and from the parking garage.
Business Gems Broadway (Blumz by design) Blumz is located in historically relevant building with one of the finest examples of “Beauz arts.” This location housed the first law firm in Detroit to accept an African American partner. It is located on the corner of Gratiot and Broadway. Click to enlarge Woodward (Inside Detroit Welcome Center) Inside Detroit is a 501(c)3 non profit organization whose mission is to promote Detroit as a preferred destination to live, work and play by educating the public about Detroit’s history, culture, community and livability. The Downtown Welcome Center serves as an information hub for tourists and locals alike, with all sorts of Click to enlarge information from maps to museums and businesses to bus routes. It also gives local artists, designers and creative folk a place to sell their Detroit-themed goods. Whether it’s handmade candles or soaps, unique t-shirts or fabulous photos...Inside Detroit uses the Welcome Center as a vehicle to expose and promote the amazing creative talent we have in Detroit. Located in the former Woolworth retail space in the 1923 Bedell Building, the 3,500 sq. ft. Downtown Welcome Center is part of the Lofts of Merchants Row development that has brought the Lower Woodward Historic District back to life. West Jefferson (Miller Canfield) Miller Canfield was founded on Detroit’s Jefferson Avenue 157 years ago. Today, the global headquarters of Michigan’s largest law firm overlooks the Detroit-Windsor Riverfront, one of the busiest intersections of international trade. Enjoy an awesome, panoramic view of the skyline from Miller Canfield’s 25th floor open-air balcony atop the 150 W. Jefferson Building. Click to enlarge
Bagley (Honeybee Market) This market has been family owned and operated for over 50 years. In 2006 it was expanded by 15,000 square feet to better accommodate our customers while still keeping a warm family atmosphere. Honey Bee prides themselves in full selection of fresh produce, quality meats and seafood, delicatessen goods Click to enlarge and authentic Mexican food prepared fresh daily in the kitchen. The name is very special, original meaning: The bees in the name Honey Bee represent our customers and “La Colmena” translated into “the hive” which is symbolic of the store. Thus bees bussing around the hive are representative of customers gathering or “buzzing” around the store.
Woodward (Kresge Shops) Over 100 years ago the Kresge Building first opened to the public. In 1899 Sebastian Spering Kresge introduced the concept of selling quality goods for 5 to 10 cents. The 5 and 10 store opened in downtown Detroit as a pillar retail. Now in 2009, the Kresge Click to enlarge Building will once again become a retail mecca. The buildings interior has been completely remodeled with retail space for well over 100 different shops. Come see history being reinvented and a shopping experience restored in the heart of Detroit.
Apartments Woodward (Studio One) The Studio One Apartments are an elegant Euro-style apartment. There is a balcony with each home and attached parking structure. These apartments are close to Ford Field, Comerica Park, Fox Theater and Joe Louis Arena. The historic Whitney Restaurant Click to enlarge is next door and a short walk to the Detroit Institute of Arts and many other fine attractions.
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