Elwood Bar facts for kids
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| Location | 300 East Adams Street Detroit, Michigan |
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| Built | 1936 |
| Architect | Charles Noble |
| Architectural style | Moderne |
| NRHP reference No. | 85001074 |
| Added to NRHP | May 15, 1985 |
The Elwood Bar is a famous historic building in Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1936 and is known for its cool, modern design. The building was first located at 2100 Woodward Avenue. Its name comes from the streets it was on: (El)izabeth and (Wood)ward. In 1985, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's an important historical site. Today, you can find it at 300 East Adams Street.
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Building Style and Design
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The Elwood Bar was designed by an architect named Charles Noble. It's a great example of the Art Moderne Style. This style was popular in the 1930s and 1940s. It uses smooth surfaces, rounded corners, and simple, sleek shapes.
The building was made for a corner lot. Its two main sides are covered with cream and blue colored steel panels. The Elwood Bar is a single-story building. It measures about 72 feet long and 25 feet wide.
Cool Tower and Details
A round tower rises above the main entrance. This tower is over 22 feet tall. It is decorated with blue stripes and cool geometric shapes. Bright neon signs also light up the outside of the building.
The main entrance is at the corner, right under the tower. The colored panels step back to create a special entryway. Above the door, the word "Bar" is spelled out in large, 3D metal letters. There is one big window on the short side of the building. Eleven smaller windows are on the longer side.
Inside the Elwood Bar
Inside, you'll find a curved bar made of hardwood. It has red and black panels along the bottom. People can sit in comfortable red and black vinyl booths. The bathrooms have skylights, which let in natural light. They also have special floors called terrazzo floors.
History of the Elwood Bar
The Elwood Bar was built as an investment for the John R. Williams Estate. In 1936, they hired Charles Noble to design it. The building was likely finished in late 1936 or early 1937.
George and Mary Courtesis bought the bar in 1964. They owned it until the early 1980s. Then, Chuck Forbes bought the building. He still owned it as of 2016. The building was updated in 1988. It has always been used as a bar and grill.
Moving the Building
In 1997, a new baseball stadium was being built. This was Comerica Park, the home of the Detroit Tigers. The construction of the stadium threatened the Elwood Bar. So, the entire building was moved to its current spot. It is now at 300 East Adams Street. This is on the corner of Adams and Brush streets.
When it was moved, the building was fully restored. Today, it is open as the "Elwood Bar and Grill." It is a popular spot for people visiting Comerica Park and Ford Field nearby.
See also
In Spanish: Elwood Bar para niños
