The Whittier, Detroit

Name: The Whittier
Address: Detroit, United States

#258 among attractions in Detroit

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The Whittier is a partially renovated high rise residential complex and former hotel located at 415 Burns Drive in Detroit, Michigan, on the Detroit River. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1922 (103 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'17"N, 82°59'23"W

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The Whittier – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Belle Isle Conservatory, Pewabic, Detroit Yacht Club, Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army Temple.

1 miSE
Park, Sculpture
Belle Isle Conservatory, Detroit
26 min walk • Nestled within the urban oasis of Detroit, Belle Isle Conservatory stands as a verdant sanctuary amidst the bustling city life. This horticultural haven, located on Belle Isle Park, is one of the city's most cherished attractions, providing a year-round escape into...
0.6 miNE
Museum, Art museum, Classes and workshops
Pewabic, Detroit
17 min walk • Pewabic Pottery is a ceramic studio and school at 10125 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1903, the studio is known for its iridescent glazes, some of which grace notable buildings such as the Shedd Aquarium and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception.
0.9 miSE
Yacht club, Sailing
Detroit Yacht Club, Detroit
23 min walk • The Detroit Yacht Club is a private yacht club in Detroit, Michigan, located on its own island off of Belle Isle in the Detroit River between the MacArthur Bridge and the DTE generating plant. The DYC clubhouse is a restored 1920s Mediterranean-style villa that is the largest yacht club clubhouse in the United States.
0.7 miN
Church, Neoclassical architecture
Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army Temple, Detroit
18 min walk • The Spiritual Israel Church and Its Army Temple, originally known as the Amity Lodge No. 335 Temple, is a historic building located at 9375 Amity Street in Detroit, Michigan, on the city's east side. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2014.
1 miSW
Bridge
MacArthur Bridge, Detroit
25 min walk • The MacArthur Bridge is a bridge that spans the Detroit River between Detroit, Michigan and Belle Isle. The bridge, which features nineteen total arches across 2,193 feet, provides main access to Belle Isle.
1.1 miSE
Island
Belle Isle Park, Detroit
30 min walk • Belle Isle Park, known simply as Belle Isle, is a 982-acre island park in Detroit, Michigan, developed in the late 19th century. It consists of Belle Isle, an island in the Detroit River, as well as several surrounding islets. The U.S.-Canada border is in the channel south of Belle Isle such that the island is not in Canada.
1.1 miSW
Street
Jefferson Avenue, Detroit
29 min walk • Jefferson Avenue is a 63.71-mile-long scenic road along the eastern part of the Detroit metropolitan area in the southeastern part of the U.S. state of Michigan. It travels alongside Lake Erie, the Detroit River, and Lake St. Clair. This road also provides access to many recreational facilities in the area.
0.4 miE
Spanish colonial revival architecture
Manoogian Mansion, Detroit
11 min walk • The Manoogian Mansion is the official residence of the Mayor of Detroit, Michigan. It is located at 9240 Dwight Street in the Berry Subdivision Historic District, on the city's east side, backing up to the Detroit River.
0.6 miNE
Monuments and statues
Hurlbut Memorial Gate, Detroit
16 min walk • Hurlbut Memorial Gate is a monumental structure, 132 ft long, 50 ft high, and 40 ft in depth, at the entry way to Water Works Park located at East Jefferson Avenue and Cadillac Boulevard in a historic area of Detroit, Michigan.
0.5 miNW
Neighbourhood
Indian Village, Detroit
13 min walk • Indian Village is a historic, affluent neighborhood located on Detroit's east side, bound to the north and south by Mack Avenue and East Jefferson Avenue, respectively, along the streets of Burns, Iroquois, and Seminole.
0.6 miW
Church
St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church, Detroit
16 min walk • St. Charles Borromeo Roman Catholic Church is a church located at the corner of Baldwin Avenue and St. Paul Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. The church address is 1515 Baldwin Street; ancillary buildings are located at 1491 Baldwin Street and 1480 Townsend Street. The complex was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1989.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Whittier?

Nearby attractions include Arthur M. Parker House, Detroit (6 min walk), Jeffersonian Apartments, Detroit (6 min walk), The Kean, Detroit (7 min walk), Detroit Towers, Detroit (7 min walk).

How to get to The Whittier by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Whittier:

Bus

Jefferson / Burns • Lines: 09, 620 (1 min walk)