Swayze Court Apartments facts for kids
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Swayze Apartments
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Apartments in 2015, before renovation
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| Location | 313 W. Court St., Flint, Michigan |
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| Built | 1924 |
| Architect | Paul C. Kroske |
| NRHP reference No. | 15000363 |
| Added to NRHP | July 10, 2015 |
Swayze Court Apartments (also called Swayze Apartments) is an apartment building located at 313 W. Court Street in Flint, Michigan. The building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 215.
History
Flint at the beginning of the twentieth century was experiencing explosive growth tied to the growth of the automotive industry. The city's population increased from under 40,000 in 1910 to over 150,000 in 1930, leading to a shortage of housing space. In 1924, William S. Ballenger Sr., one of the founders of Buick Motor Company, constructed the Swayze Apartments. Ballenger hired Detroit architect Paul C. Kroske to design the building. It was originally home to many General Motors executives, as well as Flint business people and families. However, by 2000 the building was vacant and slowly falling into disrepair. In 2015, local nonprofit Communities First began rehabilitation of the building. Restoration was completed in 2017.
Description
Swayze Court Apartments contains 36 units.
