The Albert Kahn House is in Midtown

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, within the

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district. It is currently the headquarters of the

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. The house was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971 and listed on the

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in 1972.

History

In 1906, architect Albert Kahn built a home for his personal use in Brush Park.Albert Kahn House
from the city of Detroit In 1921, Kahn added a bathroom to the master suite. In 1928, as his business and social connections grew, Kahn added a wing to house his library and art collection. Albert Kahn lived in the home from 1906 until his death in 1942.
from Detroit1701.org The Detroit Urban League obtained the building two years later. They continue to use it for their offices.

Architecture

Kahn's home is a two-story

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house, 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.Albert Kahn House
from the state of Michigan The house is soundproof and fireproof, with each floor constructed of reinforced concrete with wooden sleepers overtop, supporting the finished wood floors. On the first floor, the hall and dining room is finished in paneling, and the den is finished in half timber and half plaster. A kitchen and servant's room is also located on the first floor. The second floor originally housed five bedrooms, two bathrooms and a sewing room; the 1921 renovation added a bathroom. The attic originally contained an extra servant, but was later renovated to house two rooms and a bath. The 1928 expansion added a large gallery to the first floor, with a new garage behind, Over the gallery and garage are an additional guest bedroom, den and bath, and an additional servant's bed and bath.

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Detroit Urban League
{{National Register of Historic Places listings in Wayne County, Michigan Houses in Detroit Albert Kahn (architect) buildings Midtown Detroit Houses completed in 1906 Houses on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan Michigan State Historic Sites in Wayne County, Michigan National Register of Historic Places in Detroit 1906 establishments in Michigan