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Detroit Athletic Club, Private social club in Detroit, United States

The Detroit Athletic Club occupies a seven-story Renaissance Revival building with a limestone facade, designed by architect Albert Kahn in 1915.

The club originated in 1887 as an amateur sports organization before evolving into an exclusive social institution with support from Detroit business leaders.

Members of the Detroit Athletic Club participate in social gatherings, athletic competitions, and philanthropic initiatives through the DAC Foundation to support local communities.

The facility includes swimming pools, dining establishments, meeting spaces, ballrooms, and fitness areas accessible to members through different entrance points.

The Last Word cocktail, combining gin, chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice, originated at this club during the 1916 prohibition period.

Inception: 1915

Architects: Albert Kahn

Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture

Floors above the ground: 7

GPS coordinates: 42.33747,-83.04735

Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:42

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