Commandant's Quarters, Federal military residence in Dearborn, Michigan, United States.
The Commandant's Quarters features a two-story red-brick structure with a low-pitched hipped roof, slate covering, and extensive verandas at 21950 Michigan Avenue.
Built in 1834 as part of the Detroit Arsenal, this building served as the residence for commanding officers managing armament supplies for the growing military presence.
The structure incorporates Federal architectural design on its exterior and Greek Revival elements in its interior, reflecting the prevalent architectural styles of 1830s America.
The building houses exhibits within the Dearborn Historical Museum, presenting collections and displays that document the development of the local region through different periods.
The Commandant's Quarters remains the sole surviving structure from the original eleven buildings of the Detroit Arsenal complex established in the 1830s.
Location: Michigan
Architectural style: Federal architecture
GPS coordinates: 42.30639,-83.24389
Latest update: March 23, 2025 20:57
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