Alden Park Towers

Alden Park Towers is an apartment complex comprising four connected eight-story buildings in the Tudor Revival style, each featuring prominent bay windows and limestone details that rise from street level to the roofline. The structures form a cohesive street presence with articulated facades along East Jefferson Avenue.

The building was constructed in 1922 originally as the Berman Apartments and was later renamed to Alden Park Towers. National Register of Historic Places recognition in October 1985 honored its architectural significance and role in Detroit's residential development.

The complex reflects a more affluent residential culture that developed along Detroit's waterfront, with its thoughtful facade details still impressing daily users and visitors. The decorative limestone features give it an aristocratic character that stands out from the surrounding urban landscape.

Visitors are encouraged to view the facade at different times of day, as changing light highlights the limestone details in various ways. Its location near the Detroit River makes it accessible for a pleasant walk through the neighborhood.

The complex integrates residential apartments with commercial spaces on the ground floor, representing an early example of mixed-use design in Detroit's urban development. This arrangement reflects how residential comfort and local business activity were intentionally combined.

Location: Detroit

Architectural style: Tudor Revival architecture

GPS coordinates: 42.35139,-82.99444

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:58