National Register of Historic Places

Merchants Building

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
November 25, 1983
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
83003732

About this property

The Merchants Building is a commercial building located at 206 East Grand River Avenue (at Broadway Street) in Downtown Detroit. It is also known as the Broadway Merchants Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1983. 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. 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.

Location

206 E. Grand River Blvd.
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
42.33482, -83.04566

Categories

COMMERCEARCHITECTURE
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Sources

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When was Merchants Building listed on the National Register?

Merchants Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on November 25, 1983.

What type of historic resource is Merchants Building?

Merchants Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

What is the period of significance for Merchants Building?

The period of significance for Merchants Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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