Built 1922 Architect Bonnah & Chaffee Opened 1922 Added to NRHP 25 November 1983 | Built by Misch, Otto & Co. NRHP Reference # 83003732 Area 809.4 m² | |
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Location 206 East Grand River Avenue
Detroit, Michigan Part of Broadway Avenue Historic District (#04000656) Similar Detroit Cornice and Slate, Lawyers Building, Harmonie Centre, Metropolitan Center for High Tec, L B King and Company | ||
The Merchants Building is a commercial building located at 206 East Grand River Avenue (at Broadway Street) in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is also known as the Broadway Merchants Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983.
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History
The Merchants Building was designed by Bonnah & Chaffee in 1922 for John Barlum (who also constructed the Barlum Tower). Throughout its history, the building has housed many business, including at least three furriers, Midwest Woolen Co., Kroger Grocery & Bakery, NY Life Insurance Co., a jeweler and shoe repair shop. The lowrise building was placed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1983.
Description
The Merchants Building stands at 8 floors in height. It is built from steel and reinforced concrete, and wrapped with terra cotta. The façade is divided vertically into three sections: the bottom two stories are the storefront area, the middle five floors are divided by metal spandrel panels with raised panels, and the top floor windows are divided by terra cotta shields.