Clay Office and Conference Center
Clay Office and Conference Center, Historic school building in Midtown Detroit, United States
The Clay Office and Conference Center stands at 453 Martin Luther King Jr Boulevard, featuring a two-story brick structure with a high basement and hipped roof.
Built in 1888 by architect J.B. Tarleton to replace an 1873 frame schoolhouse, this structure served as Detroit's elementary school until 1923.
The building transformed from an educational facility to a center for students with discipline issues before becoming a modern office and conference space.
The interior maintains original elements including beaded wainscoting in hallways, wooden classroom doors with transoms, and hardwood flooring throughout the structure.
The central pavilion displays an arched stone entryway, while each floor contains four classrooms with coat rooms arranged around central hallways.
Location: Detroit
GPS coordinates: 42.34500,-83.06167
Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:24
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