Cary Building (Detroit, Michigan) facts for kids
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Cary Building
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U.S. Historic district
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Cary Building from the east
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| Location | 229 Gratiot Avenue Detroit, Michigan |
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| Built | 1906 |
| Architect | Richard E. Raseman |
| Architectural style | Beaux-Arts |
| Part of | Broadway Avenue Historic District (ID04000656) |
| NRHP reference No. | 83003670 |
| Added to NRHP | November 25, 1983 |
The Cary Building is an important old building in Detroit, Michigan. It's located downtown at 229 Gratiot Avenue, right where Gratiot and Broadway streets meet. This building is special because it's listed on the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's recognized for its historical and architectural value. It was added to this list in 1983.
History of the Cary Building
The Cary Building was constructed in 1906. It was built by Frank M. Cary. He was a person who bought and sold land in Detroit. Mr. Cary hired an architect named Richard E. Raseman. Raseman also designed another building nearby, the Breitmeyer-Tobin Building. That building is right across Broadway from the Cary Building.
The construction of the Cary Building was a big deal. It helped change Broadway (which was called Miami Avenue back then). Broadway used to be a street with fancy homes. After the Cary Building, it started to become a popular shopping area.
For a while, the building needed a lot of repair work. But in 2016, a company called Rock Ventures bought it. They have started to restore the building, bringing it back to its original beauty.
What the Cary Building Looks Like
The Cary Building has five floors. It was designed in the Beaux-Arts style. This style is known for being grand and classical. The building is covered with bricks. It stands out because of its tall, vertical sections. These sections are topped with curved arches.
The building is shaped like a rectangle. It is about 112 feet long along Gratiot Avenue. It is 34 feet long along Broadway. The shops on the ground floor have a stone band above them.
The middle three floors on the Gratiot side have five large arches. These arches are made of stone. Inside each arch are special windows. These are called Chicago style windows. They are set back into the building.
The sections at the ends of the building have two-story arches. These arches are rounded and trimmed with stone. They hold windows that can be opened from both top and bottom. On the fourth floor, above these arches, are more windows. This design is repeated twice on the Broadway side of the building.
The fifth floor is separated by another stone band. Above each section on this floor are pairs of windows. The original decorative top part of the building, called a cornice, is no longer there. Inside, the building mostly has office spaces. There are no special features inside.
See also
In Spanish: Cary Building para niños
