Albert Kahn House
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| Albert Kahn House | |
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| U.S. National Register of Historic Places | |
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| Location: | Detroit, Michigan |
| Coordinates: | Coordinates: |
| Built/Founded: | 1906 |
| Architect: | Kahn,Albert |
| Architectural style(s): | Late 19th And 20th Century Revivals, Other |
| Added to NRHP: | October 18, 1972 |
| NRHP Reference#: | 72000668[1] |
| Governing body: | Private |
The Albert Kahn House is located at 208 Mack Ave. in Detroit, Michigan. It is currently the headquarters of the Detroit Urban League.
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[edit] History
In 1906, architect Albert Kahn built a home for his personal use in Brush Park.[2] He lived in the home from 1906 until his death in 1942.[3]
[edit] Architecture[3]
Kahn's home is in the English Renaissance style, but with modern look. The first story is clad in brick with a gray stone trim. The second story is stuccoed, and the roof is slate. The materials in the facade stress horizontal lines, while a group of windows emphasize the vertical. Two gabled dormers interrupt the roofline on the front of the home. A stone arch surrounds the Mack Avenue entrance, and is elaborately carved with Kahn's own floral design.[4]
In 1928, Kahn added a wing to house his library and art collection.
[edit] Detroit Urban League
After Kahn's death, the Detroit Urban League obtained the building.[3] They continue to use it for their offices.
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[edit] References
- ^ National Register Information System. National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service (2007-01-23).
- ^ Albert Kahn House from the city of Detroit
- ^ a b c Albert Kahn Home from Detroit1701.org
- ^ Albert Kahn House from the state of Michigan
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