Wright-Kay Building, Historic commercial building in Downtown Detroit, United States.
The Wright-Kay Building rises six stories at Woodward and John R Street, featuring a corner turret and brick and brownstone exterior details.
In 1891, architect Gordon W. Lloyd designed this structure for F.J. Schwankovsky Company, making it one of the first high-rise buildings on Woodward Avenue.
From 1920 to 1978, Wright Kay Jewelry Company operated in this building, establishing itself as a premier destination for silver tableware and fine jewelry.
The building currently houses a clothing store on the ground floor, the Wright & Co restaurant on the second floor, and residential units above.
The structure incorporated innovative cast-iron construction methods and contained one of Detroit's first electrical elevators when it opened in 1891.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1891
Architects: Gordon W. Lloyd, SmithGroup
Floors above the ground: 6
GPS coordinates: 42.33510,-83.04920
Latest update: March 6, 2025 06:24
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