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1. historicdetroit.org › buildings › metropolitan-buildingMetropolitan Building - Historic Detroit

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   Mar 18, 2023 · For nearly 40 years it sat abandoned, an unpolished gem. Now it has been reborn as an Element Hotel and is home to one of downtown's most popular rooftop bar. Between 1910 and 1920, Detroit's population more than doubled, from 465,766 to 993,678, thanks largely in part to the rise of the automobile.

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2. www.metrotimes.com › news › what-the-archer-yearsWhat the Archer years meant - Detroit Metro Times

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   Apr 25, 2001 · Detroit did, in early 1994, have to send a signal that it was time to get beyond the city vs. suburbs (read: black vs. white) name-calling and start doing business. They did that, and it was...

3. historicdetroit.org › buildings › milner-hotelMilner Hotel - Historic Detroit

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   At the time of its closure as a hotel, the Milner was the oldest continually operated hotel in Detroit. The Ashley was originally planned to become 50 "high-end luxury" apartments, from studios to three-bedrooms.

4. visitdetroit.com › inside-the-d › 9-luxury-hotels-in9 Luxury Hotels in Detroit

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   • Atheneum Suite Hotel. Its Greek theme is apparent from the moment you enter this 174-suite hotel’s front doors. Rooms are spacious and well-appointed, and you couldn’t ask for a more prime location: The Atheneum is adjacent to the Hollywood Casino at Greektown and a short walk (or hotel shuttle ride) from a variety of other top Detroit attractions, including Campus Martius Park, the Detroit Opera House and Ford Field.
   • The Dearborn Inn. Built in 1931 to house Henry Ford’s overnight guests, The Dearborn Inn is ideally located near downtown Detroit and Detroit Metro Airport.
   • The Henry, Autograph Collection. Named for Revolutionary War hero Henry Dearborn, this hotel’s 11 guest floors are adorned with paintings and sculptures from celebrated masters, such as Pablo Picasso.
   • Saint John's Resort. Saint John's Resort has all of the comforts of home, with luxurious, well-appointed rooms designed for travelers’ convenience. A year-round heated driving range is among the many amenities to enjoy.

5. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Westin_Book_Cadillac_HotelWestin Book Cadillac Hotel - Wikipedia

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   The Westin Book Cadillac Detroit is an historic skyscraper hotel in downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Washington Boulevard Historic District. Designed in the Neo-Renaissance style, and opened as the Book-Cadillac Hotel in 1924, the 349 ft (106 m), 31-story, 453-room hotel includes 65 exclusive luxury condominiums and penthouses on the top ...

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   Discover how Detroit’s Shinola Hotel earned the city’s first Michelin Key, blending luxury, historic charm, and revitalizing the downtown area in the process.

7. stories.forbestravelguide.com › a-hidden-art-andA Hidden Art And Design Hub In Metro Detroit – Forbes Travel ...

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   Apr 14, 2023 · Just four miles from the luxury hotel in Bloomfield Hills lies a hidden art and design hub called Cranbrook, a National Historic Landmark that dates to 1904. It’s no secret to locals — the sprawling campus takes up 319 acres with grade and middle schools, a graduate art academy, a natural history museum and much more.

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   What was the business model of the Detroit Milner Hotel?

   • Milner's business model was based around having standard rates and glitz-free but tidy rooms, offering "a room and a bath for a dollar-and-a-half." The Detroit Milner Hotel was a 62,500-square-foot, nine-story brick building on a rusticated base. The building conforms with the triangular shape of its site, resulting in a narrow west end.

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   What happened to the Element Hotel in Detroit?

   • For nearly 40 years, the Element Hotel in Detroit sat abandoned. Now it has been reborn and is home to one of downtown's most popular rooftop bars. The Metropolitan Building, which housed the Element Hotel, was built between 1910 and 1920. During this period, Detroit's population more than doubled, from 465,766 to 993,678, largely due to the rise of the automobile.

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   When did Detroit turn a hotel into a Renaissance Hotel?

   • In July 2003, after years of legal battles to fully acquire the building and find a developer, the city of Detroit announced a $150 million renovation deal with Historic Hospitality Investments, a subsidiary of Kimberly-Clark, to turn the building into a Renaissance Hotel.

   Westin Book Cadillac Hotel - Wikipedia

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   What was the last day for guests at the Milner Hotel?

   • The last day for guests at the Milner Hotel was that Oct. 31. At the time of its closure as a hotel, the Milner was the oldest continually operated hotel in Detroit. The Ashley was originally planned to become 50 "high-end luxury" apartments, from studios to three-bedrooms.

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   Who owns the Milner Hotel?

   • Henry C. Hodges Realty owned the hotel until 1950, when it was sold in 1937 to Milner Hotels Inc., and its name changed accordingly. The hotel chain was founded by Earle Milner in 1947, who was looking to capitalize on America's thirst for travel on its newfangled highways.

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   What happened to the Sheraton Hotel in Detroit?

   • In 1975, with business declining and the hotel in need of another renovation, Sheraton sold the building to Herbert R. Weissberg and it became the Detroit-Cadillac Hotel. Soon after, Weissberg defaulted on a loan, and the Bank of the Commonwealth acquired the hotel's mortgage.

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