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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #400858653building

Himelhoch Apartments

existing 33.8 m 7 floors 1901

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Architectural Height33.8 m
Roof Height33.8 m
Floors7
Completion1901
Last Renovation1980
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address1545 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1526–1540 Washington Boulevard
Smart Address1537–1545 Woodward Avenue
ZoneLower Woodward
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-23

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