Graystone Ballroom, Gothic Revival dance hall in Detroit, United States
The Graystone Ballroom featured a 60-foot-high domed ceiling above a 124-square-foot dance floor, with marble staircases and hand-carved railings throughout the structure.
Architect Rupert Koch designed this five-story building, which opened its doors on March 7, 1922, as the largest ballroom in Detroit at that time.
The venue hosted performances by Glenn Miller, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, Count Basie, and Ella Fitzgerald during its golden age of jazz and swing.
The ballroom accommodated 3,000 dancers on its main floor, with specific nights designated for different community events throughout the week.
The establishment featured an outdoor dance space called the Graystone Garden where patrons could dance during summer evenings under the Detroit sky.
Inception: 1922
Architectural style: Gothic Revival
Floors above the ground: 5
GPS coordinates: 42.35200,-83.06080
Latest update: March 9, 2025 19:42
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