The Jeffersonian Apartments—currently branded as “The Jefferson”—is a large
apartment building at 9000 East Jefferson Avenue, on the near-east side of
Detroit
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,
Michigan
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. Built in 1965, primarily of
glass
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and
steel
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in the
international architecture style, it is one of Detroit's tallest residential buildings -- standing 30 stories with 412
residential
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Housing may vary significantly between, and through, residential areas. These include single-family housing, multi-family residen ...
units.
The site is close to the
MacArthur Bridge and
Belle Isle. As the building is situated on a steep slope, the Jefferson Avenue entrance is 17 feet higher than the back entrance along the
Detroit River.
Education
The building is zoned to
Detroit Public Schools
Howe Elementary SchoolButzel Elementary/Middle School(for 6-8)
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Southeastern High Schoolbr>
See also
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List of tallest buildings in Detroit
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Architecture of metropolitan Detroit
The architecture of metropolitan Detroit continues to attract the attention of architects and preservationists alike. With one of the world's recognizable skylines, Detroit's waterfront panorama shows a variety of architectural styles. The post-m ...
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Robert Sharoff
Robert Sharoff is a Chicago-based architectural writer and author. He has written for a variety of publications including the ''New York Times'', the ''Washington Post'', the ''Chicago Tribune'', and ''Chicago Magazine''. He frequently collaborate ...
References
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External links
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The Jefferson Apartments in Detroit Website
Apartment buildings in Detroit
Residential skyscrapers in Detroit
Residential buildings completed in 1965
Modernist architecture in Michigan
1965 establishments in Michigan
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