David Whitney Building, Renaissance Revival skyscraper in Downtown Detroit, US
The David Whitney Building features terra cotta walls, marble surfaces, and a four-story atrium illuminated by natural light through a glass roof.
The structure, completed in 1915, was commissioned by lumber baron David Whitney Jr., who accumulated wealth through timber trade and Great Lakes shipping.
The building represents the architectural evolution of Detroit, transforming from medical offices to a mixed-use development with residences and hospitality spaces.
Located at the intersection of Woodward Avenue and Park Avenue, the building houses a hotel on floors three through nine and apartments above.
The structure stands on a triangular plot, creating a visual gateway to downtown Detroit alongside the David Broderick Tower across Woodward Avenue.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1916
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 19
Website: https://davidwhitneybuilding.com
GPS coordinates: 42.33570,-83.05040
Latest update: May 20, 2025 04:09
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