Built 1924 Opened 1924 | NRHP Reference # 85002938 Added to NRHP 9 October 1985 | |
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Similar Chateau Frontenac Apartments, Arthur M Parker House, Thomas A Parker House, Croul–Palms House, Franklin H Walker House | ||
The Hibbard Apartment Building is an apartment building located at 8905 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, directly adjacent to The Kean. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985.
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Description
The Hibbard Apartment Building is a nine-story structure with 40 units. The exterior is primarily red brick, with limestone on the first two stories. The façade is decorated with limestone decorative elements such as balustrades, pediments, and quoins. A pair of swags are located ject below the cornice.
Significance
The building is notable for its handsome Renaissance Revival design. In addition, the Hibbard is notable for its architect, Robert O. Derrick, who also designed the National Historic Landmark Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.
The building is currently operated as an apartment building by Cynex Enterprises.