Book your stay at our beautiful hotel in downtown detroit today. Brunch includes all nonalcoholic beverages and endless mimosas. In the entertainment district and near a metro station, aloft detroit at the david whitney is in a walkable area with good shopping. Today this iconic turn of the century, romanesque revival mansion turned restaurant retains all of its charm and refinement while appealing to contemporary tastes. Located in the david whitney building in downtown detroit, this hotel features a bar and lounge for guests to relax, a fitness center and free high speed wifi. The david whitney house, commonly referred to as the whitney, was originally designed as a private residence. Please book these spaces by calling us directly at 38325700. The descendants of john whitney, who came from london, england, to watertown, massachusetts, in 1635. The whitney restaurant will include a seated threecourse dinner, a raffle featuring a private ghost hunt with highland ghost hunters to be scheduled at a later date and will conclude with a group ghost hunttour throughout the mansion with hgh.
See more ideas about detroit, detroit history and detroit michigan. Payment options visa, mastercard, american express, discover make reservation. The breathtaking structure was completed in 1894, but was later restored in 1986, opening as a fine dining destination. The mansion built by david whitney in the late 1800s is said to have spirits lingering around. When i challenged myself to read a book a week in november of 20, this was one of the first books i read. A symbol of american strength and beauty, our 6guestroom hotel offers classic beauty and refinement with every detail. Bathrooms include showers with hydromassage showerheads, complimentary toiletries. The david whitney house is a historic mansion located at 4421 woodward avenue in midtown. While some of detroits biggest redevelopmentsmichigan central station, the book tower, herman kiefer complexare still underway. The whitney menu, menu for the whitney, midtown, detroit. Detroit beer history book traces from 1880s to 2010s a book connecting detroits brewing history to the recent eruption of craft brewing is also set to release in may.
David whitney building leasing information david whitney. The building was constructed during the 1890s as a private residence. House was built by successful lumber baron david whitney jr. You will find awardwinning cuisine, unique presentation and flavors to never be forgotten. Beds feature egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. The whitney with the old detroit athletic club next door. The david whitney house is a historic mansion located at 4421 woodward avenue in midtown detroit, michigan. Gift certificates reservations book a special event. The hotel is less than 311 mi from the fillmore, fox theater and general motors headquarters. Our boutique hotel is located within the historic david whitney building in the heart of downtown detroit. Whitneys bedroom which was upgraded at no cost because it wasnt booked on my wedding day.
Lumber baron david whitney earned his title as one of michigans wealthiest individuals through the lumber business, great lakes shipping, and banking and insurance companies. Whitney played the role of the mother, emma, as well as being executive producer of the film. Now, years later and with hundreds of investigations. Please be aware that in an abundance of caution, we are taking several steps to ease health concerns. Put on a beautiful hat, leave your cares behind and enjoy the whitney lifestyle over tea, scones, a soup and salad duet, finger sandwiches and pastries. Aloft detroit at the david whitney, detroit updated 2020. In 1857, 27 years old and already established as a millionaire, whitney moved from. The whitney calls itself detroits most iconic mansion. Leasing information for information regarding apartment availability at the residences at the david whitney building in downtown detroit, you may contact us by phone at 3 7824056 or by email. The building stands on a wedgeshaped site at the junction of park avenue, woodward avenue, and washington boulevard. Detroit, michigan hotels aloft detroit at the david whitney. Book now at the whitney main dining room in detroit, mi. The book surveys the detroit music landscape, moving from bookies club 870 to city club to gold dollar. The whitney, detroits grandest restaurant, is topped by the 3rdfloor ghostbar and surrounded by the pristine.
The whitney main dining room restaurant detroit, mi. This book tells the history of detroit through narratives of its black citizensformer slaves, politicians, civil rights leaders, labor organizers, and more. Book your stay at aloft detroit at the david whitney. Aloft detroit at the david whitney accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival. A successful lumber baron, whitney owned vast tracks of hardwood land in the entire midwest. The whitney midtown menu view the menu for the whitney detroit on zomato for delivery, dineout or takeaway, the whitney menu and prices. The whitney 4421 woodward avenue detroit, mi 48201 telephone. The book is a cleareyed look at the sources of his hometowns woes, an assessment of its. The david whitney building is a historic classa skyscraper located at 1 park avenue 1550 woodward avenue from 1921 to 2014, on the northern edge of downtown detroit, michigan, within the grand circus park historic district. Filming took place in detroit for six weeks commencing in october 2011. The david whitney building is a historic classa skyscraper located at 1 park. The citys leaders are among the most visionary in america.
The whitney when it was the wayne county medical society building in 1955. The building was listed on the national register of historic places in 1972. Along with sparkle, whitney had been working on a remake of a. The areas natural beauty can be seen at detroit riverwalk and belle isle, while fox theatre and detroit opera house are cultural highlights. About aloft detroit at the david whitney building david. Free shipping get free shipping free 58 day shipping within the u. The result of those investigation turned up some of their most compelling evidenc e. Book aloft detroit at the david whitney in detroit. Portrait of david whitney at the whitney restaurant. Even before 1900, new book argues detroit drove america. In 1894 the whitney became home to the family of lumber baron, david whitney jr. An american autopsy by charlie leduff is a personal favorite of mine.
The event coordinators were very responsive and helpful. The spirits of the whitneys ghost bar opportunity detroit. Born in 1830 in watertown, massachusetts, whitney, through his work as a lumber baron, became a massachusetts millionaire at a young age. I couldnt put it down and read it in a matter of days, whic.
And so, in 1890, david whitney hired architect gordon w. The whitney provided amazing food and service for my ceremony and reception. Preorder our new photo book on detroits early history. You will be guided through the entire mansion by a knowledgeable member of our staff and given information on the whitney family, the history of the building and its uses through the years. Check out an event or a game at ford field, and consider making time for greenfield village, a top attraction not to be. Aloft detroit at the david whitney offers 6 accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. What are some good books about the history of detroit. It was built in 1894 for lumber baron david whitney jr.
Well even let you know about secret offers and sales when you sign up to our emails. The whitney now provides several unique features within the historical property. Search the history of over 431 billion web pages on the internet. Metro detroit is ripe with opportunities for outdoor drinking and dining. Whitney was always fascinated by the detroit athletic club dac. Situated within the mansion of david whitney, a lumber scion during the late 19th century and one of detroits wealthiest citizens, the whitney is an elegant fine dining restaurant inspired by the. See availability the fine print guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon checkin.
Hawkins ferry said in his seminal book the buildings of detroit. Hosts guide you through the history and legends of the whitney family and estate. But, robinett says, whitneys spirit is also there because he died in the mansion. Hidden history of detroit has been added to your cart add to cart. Aloft detroit at the david whitney building has a rich history and tradition, we love sharing our beginnings with you. History david whitney building hotels in downtown detroit. I had the ceremony in the garden and the reception inside mrs. The david whitney building stands as one of the most enduring and iconic legacies of americas golden age. The story is he had a heart attack when one of the daughters.
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