National Register of Historic Places

Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes

Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
December 10, 1982
Type
Building
Period
Colonial
Ref No.
82000549

About this property

The Dearborn Inn is a historic hotel in the suburban city of Dearborn, Michigan in Metro Detroit. It opened in 1931 and reopened on March 19, 2025 after over two years of renovation and refurbishment. It was conceived by Henry Ford, who saw a need for food and accommodations for visitors flying into the nearby Ford Airport, making it one of the first airport hotels. It is located at 20301 Oakwood Boulevard near the Henry Ford Museum of American Innovation and the world headquarters building of Ford Motor Company. Albert Kahn designed the Dearborn Inn in the Georgian architectural style. The Dearborn Inn is owned by Ford Motor Land Development Corporation and managed by Marriott International.

Location

20301 Oakwood Blvd.
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan
42.29694, -83.22819

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Sources

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Nearby Historic Sites

Greenfield Village and Henry Ford Museum
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0.6 mi
Commandant's Quarters
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1 mi
Fair Lane
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1.4 mi
Dearborn City Hall Complex
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3.1 mi
Ford River Rouge Complex
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3.4 mi

Nearby Battles

Surrender of Fort Detroit
1812Early Republic
9.6 mi

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When was Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes listed on the National Register?

Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on December 10, 1982.

What type of historic resource is Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes?

Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes?

The period of significance for Dearborn Inn and Colonial Homes is recorded as the colonial era.

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