Apartments .......................................Neighborhood W. Lafayette .................................................Fort Shelby Woodward Ave. ........................ Studio One Apartments Washington Blvd A. ........................ Washington Square Mies van der Rohe ................................Neighborhood Chateaufort Place ...............Lafayette Park/Chateaufort Nicolet Place .......................Lafayette Park/Chateaufort Click on Historic Homes ...................................Neighborhood Avery A ......................................................Woodbridge a street West Canfield A ............................................... Midtown for a sneak peek Lincoln Street ...................................Woodbridge Farms E. Grand Blvd. .................................. Islandview Village Woodward Ave. ...................... Charfoos & Christensens of homes E. Ferry St. ...................................................... Midtown to choose from Edison ..................................................Boston Edison Lofts ..................................................Neighborhood West Hancock ................................................. Midtown Lafayette East A ...................................Eastern Market Lafayette East B ...................................Eastern Market Lafayette East C ...................................Eastern Market West Canfield B ......................Midtown/Culture District West Willis Street A ..............................Willy’s Overland West Willis Street B ..............................Willy’s Overland West Willis Street C ..............................Willy’s Overland West Willis Street D .............................Willy’s Overland Washington Blvd B. .................................Book Cadillac Jefferson East A .....................................Shoreline East W. Alexanderine ............................................... Midtown Jefferson East B ............................................ Rivertown Studio ................................................Neighborhood West Baltimore ............................................New Center CLICK HERE to register 1 No. 1 — W.Lafayette (Fort Shelby) Built in 1917, the Detroit architect Albert Kahn was engaged in 1927 to oversee the Fort Shelby Hotel’s 22-story expansion. The tower addition was built in classic Beaux-Arts style with an exterior marked by classic cut stone, face brick and terracotta crowns. Purchased in 1951 by Albert Pick Hotels Company, the structure became the Pick-Fort Shelby until its closing in 1973. The landmark building was registered on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. Today, the restored hotel features luxurious private apartments with deluxe hotel amenities. This 1,500 square foot apartment boasts a panoramic view of the Detroit River and abundant light spilling from nine windows located on three sides. CLICK HERE to register 2 No. 2 — Woodward Ave. (Studio One Apartments) It was Grand Rapids businessmen Marcel Burgler and Michael Houseman who eyed Midtown for their next development in 2007. By November of that year, the centrally located mixed-use Studio One Apartments signed nine leases on its first day. Studio One Apartments epitomize urban living with nearby access to Ford Field, Comerica Park, Fox Theater, Joe Louis Arena, Detroit Institute of Arts and fine dining at the Whitney just next door. Residents can choose to go out on the town or take advantage of the 26,000+ square feet of retail space right on the grounds located within the Wayne State University complex, providing an ideal way to live, work and play in the heart of the city. CLICK HERE to register 3 No. 3 — Washington Blvd. - A ( Washington Square) Washington Square offers city living at its finest! Located conveniently in downtown Detroit, Washington Square is within walking distance to the Renaissance Center, Compuware Building, Comerica Park, Ford Field, Detroit Athletic Club, Detroit Opera House, restaurants, nightlife and more. The rooftop amenities include a pool and sundeck, tennis court and jogging track. Also available for your convenience are a fitness and business center. Washington Square offers one and two bedroom apartments and penthouses with spectacular views, balconies, renovated interior and attached parking garage. CLICK HERE to register 4 No. 4 — Chateaufort Place (Lafayette Park/Chateaufort) Built in 1962, the Chateaufort Cooperative represents the pioneering modern style of its famed architect Ludwig Mies van der Rohe. Known for his aphorisms, including “God is in the details” and “less is more”, this 1,450 square foot, three-bedroom home remains refreshingly relevant to its residents nearly 50 years later. The fenced yard, tight community and proximity to sports and culture make this a family oriented oasis within the city limits. From the front picture windows, views of Lafayette Park overlook Ford Field in the distance. CLICK HERE to register 5 No. 5 — Nicolet Place (Lafayette/Chateaufort) 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 the current owner. CLICK HERE to register 6 No. 6 — Avery - A (Midtown) Built on the former farm of William Woodbridge, territorial governor of Michigan in 1840-41, the Woodbridge area is a rare survivor of the Victorian era. The intact neighborhood boasts historic homes with original architecture and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, assuming the name of “Woodbridge Neighborhood Historic District”. Only five owners have lived in this fine 1909 Arts & Crafts home. The current owners renovated the home to its original condition with the help of a color specialist to select colors specific to the year it was built. Excavation done for the kitchen expansion found prohibition-era bottles in the yard. CLICK HERE to register 7 No. 7 — W. Canfield (Midtown) Historic West Canfield, a storied block of Queen Ann homes built in the late 1800s, was the first registered historic block in the state. This home, located in a three-story condominium building, was built in 1910 on the ashes of a Queen-Ann style home similar to others found on the block that burnt down in 1905. However, the home’s original carriage house survived and can be found behind the current-day condominium. CLICK HERE to register 8 No. 8 — Lincoln Street (Woodbridge Farms) Built on the former farm of William Woodbridge, territorial governor of Michigan in 1840- 41, the Woodbridge area is a rare survivor of the Victorian era. The intact neighborhood boasts historic homes with original architecture and was named to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980, assuming the name of “Woodbridge Neighborhood Historic District”. This beautiful home is roughly 100 years old and has been fully restored. CLICK HERE to register 9 No. 9 — East Grand Boulevard (Islandview Village) It was the “boots to beer” career transition by Michael Martz who became successful first in shoe sales and then bought ownership interest in the Peninsula Brewing Company that introduced the notion of brewing to his brothers. Frank and John Martz started The Continental Brewing Company in 1868 and were joined by Michael in 1875 when he sold his interest in Peninsula to Phillip Kling. Ten years later, the brothers’ company became known as The Detroit Brewing Company. This 5,000 square-foot Arts & Crafts bungalow, built in 1913, was owned by the Martz Brewery family and was designed to entertain. CLICK HERE to register 10 No. 10 — Woodward Ave. (Chafoos & Chritensens) The Historic Hecker-Smiley Mansion was claimed by The Critic as “the finest house in Michigan” in 1890. Just one year earlier, Frank J. Hecker had completed the construction of this impressive French chateauesque mansion on the northeast corner of Woodward and East Ferry Avenue. The design is based on the French Renaissance architecture of the Chateau de Chenonceau in Liore Valley, France. The American architect, Louis Kamper, active in and around Detroit, also designed the Book Cadillac and the Italian Renaissance Revival style Murray Sales house in Grosse Pointe. In 1947, the Smiley brothers purchased the 20,988 square foot home and 5,721 square foot Carriage house as a commercial store for the sale of pianos and organs. This historic structure has been carefully restored and has been the home for the law firm of Charfoos & Christensen, P.C. since 1992. CLICK HERE to register 11 No. 11 — Ferry St. (Midtown) This home was built in 1915, and is currently being used as a local Moishe House, one of only 37 in the world. The Motor City Moishe House, like all others, is a group of six young Jewish adults living together trying to create a communal hub in the city with the goal of retaining and attracting young adults back to Detroit. Located in the East Ferry Street historic district of midtown this home has a Queen Anne architectural style and is only a few blocks from the beautiful Inn on Ferry Street. CLICK HERE to register 12 No. 12 — Edison (Boston Edison) The home is an example of the American eclectic style and draws on diverse European influences. The proportions of the symmetri¬cal facade and the prominent dentil under the eaves suggest the Colonial Revival influence. CLICK HERE to register 13 No. 13 — W. Hancock (Midtown) Longtime Detroit-area