Detroit News Complex
Detroit News Complex, Publishing headquarters in downtown Detroit, United States.
The Detroit News Complex is a publishing building in downtown Detroit designed by architect Albert Kahn with reinforced concrete structure and expansive glass windows. The structure displays classic Art Deco features and was built to support newspaper production operations.
The building opened in 1917 and served as the main headquarters for the Detroit News newspaper for nearly a century. In 2015, it gained recognition from the National Register of Historic Places, formally establishing its status as a significant historic structure.
The site hosted station WWJ, which broadcast the first commercial radio transmission in America during 1920. This connection to radio history remains woven into the building's identity.
The building sits in a central location with good public access and is easily reached on foot. Visitors can admire the striking architecture from outside and appreciate the legacy of newspaper publishing that shaped this space.
The building showcases innovative solutions for newspaper production with specialized spatial arrangements and technical infrastructure that was advanced for its time. These features reflect how journalism and industrial design merged within a single structure.
Location: Michigan
Architects: Albert Kahn
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.32850,-83.05394
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:46
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