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Herman Kiefer Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebHerman Kiefer Hospital. Herman Kiefer was one of a number of hospitals sprinkled across the city of Detroit. But unlike Henry Ford Hospital and similar facilities, …

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Alexander Blain Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebThe mansion, built in 1887 and designed by Mason & Rice, was one of the few survivors of what was once one of Detroit's finest residential streets. Alexander Blain III, the hospital's …

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Deaconess Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebDeaconess Hospital was one of several hospitals built along Detroit's East Jefferson corridor. The first Deaconess Hospital in Detroit was founded by the congregation of the …

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Hutzel Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebIts cornerstone was placed Oct. 23 1928. Ground was broken on the hospital on June 26, 1928. In 1964, the building was renamed Hutzel Hospital, in honor of …

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Edison Memorial Fountain — Historic Detroit

WebThe Edison Memorial Fountain, located in the western half of Grand Circus Park, honors inventor Thomas Alva Edison and his achievements, and was Detroit's contribution to …

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St. Mary of Redford Parish — Historic Detroit

WebSt. Mary of Redford Parish. St. Mary of Redford had humble beginnings but at one time was the largest Catholic parish in the state and responsible for …

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St. Mary's Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebSt. Mary’s was Detroit’s first hospital, established by the Sisters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul on June 9, 1845. This was back when the city was home to only about 11,000 …

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Children's Free Hospital

WebThe hospital near the end, in the '70s. Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives

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Grace Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebGrace Hospital opened Dec. 7, 1888, and was located on Willis and John R streets. Though it treated thousands of people over nearly 100 years, Grace is best known for one patient …

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St. Patrick Senior Center — Historic Detroit

WebPatrick's became one of Detroit's largest and wealthiest Catholic parishes, although the church was never one of Detroit's largest or most impressive. In 1890, the …

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Nancy Brown Peace Carillon — Historic Detroit

WebOne of the big moments came during the unveiling of the tower's bronze doors. Nancy Brown II, the grandniece of the carillon's namesake, drew aside a large American flag to …

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Hannan Memorial YMCA — Historic Detroit

WebThe Hannans lend a hand. The Hannan Memorial YMCA was named after William W. Hannan, a prominent Detroit real estate investor and a founder of the National …

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YMCA (Downtown Branch) — Historic Detroit

WebOn Jan. 1, 1909, Detroit informally opened what was then the largest YMCA in the world downtown on Grand Circus Park with living quarters to accommodate 160 men. It cost …

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Oakman Elementary School — Historic Detroit

WebOakman, Dr. Charles H., School for Crippled Children (Dr. Charles H. Oakman, Elementary Orthopedic School) is a single story, double-loaded square ring …

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Fisher Building — Historic Detroit

WebFisher Building. The building known as “Detroit’s largest art object" has been dropping jaws in New Center for more than 90 years. The Fisher -- built by the Fisher …

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Uniroyal — Historic Detroit

WebUniroyal. This sprawling complex on East Jefferson Avenue near the foot of the Belle Isle bridge was built in stages and designed by different architects. The Morgan & Wright …

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Hurlbut Memorial Gate — Historic Detroit

WebThe gate cost $30,000 to build, about $766,000 today. The rest of Hurlbut's fortune -- said to be some $200,000 in total, or about $5.1 million, when adjusted for …

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Herman School — Historic Detroit

WebHerman was born in Germany and immigrated to the United States with his parents in 1890. In 1901, he graduated from the University of Maryland Medical School and began …

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Marine Hospital — Historic Detroit

WebMarine Hospital. This hospital was built to help stop sick sailors from spreading disease in the close confines of freighters and other sailing vessels. The hospital was authorized by …

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Whittier Hotel — Historic Detroit

WebIt is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as part of the East Jefferson Avenue Residential Thematic Nomination. The Whittier was developed in two …

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