Col. Frank J. Hecker House, Detroit

Name: Col. Frank J. Hecker House
Address: 5510 Woodward Ave, Detroit, United States

#175 among attractions in Detroit

Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Col. Frank J. Hecker House is a historic home in Detroit built in 1888 for local businessman and railroad-car manufacturer Colonel Frank J. Hecker. Located at 5510 Woodward Avenue, it was designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1958. It is located near to the East Ferry Avenue Historic District and Cultural Center Historic District, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1971. The house has been owned by Wayne State University since September 2014. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'41"N, 83°4'0"W

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5510 Woodward AveCass Corridor (Art Center)Detroit United States

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Col. Frank J. Hecker House – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Detroit Institute of Arts, Fisher Building, Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit.

~1050 ftSE
Large art museum displaying global works
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
6 min walk • The Detroit Institute of Arts (DIA), nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, stands as a beacon of culture and history. This world-renowned art museum, situated on Woodward Avenue, is revered for its comprehensive collection that spans the globe and encompasses...
0.8 miNW
Ornate art deco landmark with a theater
Fisher Building, Detroit
20 min walk • The Fisher Building, a grand edifice in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural heritage. This Art Deco masterpiece, completed in 1928, was designed by renowned architect Albert Kahn and financed by the Fisher brothers...
~1810 ftSE
Museum, History museum, Library
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
9 min walk • The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History stands as a beacon of cultural heritage in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Founded in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright, this distinguished institution has grown to become one of the largest museums dedicated to the...
0.6 miSE
Museum, Art museum, Specialty museum
Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit, Detroit
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's vibrant cultural district, the Museum of Contemporary Art Detroit (MOCAD) stands as a beacon of modern creativity and expression. Housed in a former auto dealership, this non-collecting institution has been an avant-garde addition...
~630 ftS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's cultural center, the Detroit Historical Museum stands as a testament to the city's rich and complex history. This cultural institution invites visitors to step back in time and explore the Motor City's vibrant past, from its founding...
0.8 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Architecture
Majestic Theatre, Detroit
20 min walk • The Majestic Theatre stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, offering a blend of history and live entertainment that captivates both locals and visitors alike. This historic venue, with its striking facade and vibrant marquee, is a cherished...
~1130 ftS
Neo-renaissance architecture, Library
Detroit Public Library, Detroit
6 min walk • The Detroit Public Library is the second largest library system in the U.S. state of Michigan by volumes held and is the 21st largest library system in the United States. It is composed of the Main Library on Woodward Avenue, which houses the library's administration offices, and 23 branch locations across the city.
~1280 ftSE
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art gallery
Scarab Club, Detroit
7 min walk • The Scarab Club is an artists' club, gallery, and studio in the Cultural Center Historic District of Detroit, Michigan, located at 217 Farnsworth Street, near the Detroit Institute of Arts and the Detroit Science Center.
~1720 ftSE
Museum, Science museum
Michigan Science Center, Detroit
9 min walk • The Michigan Science Center is a Smithsonian-affiliate science museum in Detroit, Michigan. The mission of the Michigan Science Center is to inspire curious minds of all ages to discover, explore and appreciate science, technology, engineering and math in a creative, dynamic learning environment.
~1310 ftE
Neighbourhood
Art District, Detroit
7 min walk • The East Ferry Avenue Historic District is a historic residential district in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. The nationally designated historic district stretches two blocks from Woodward Avenue east to Brush Street; the locally designated historic district includes a third block between Brush and Beaubien.
~1230 ftNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Detroit
6 min walk • The Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church is located at 5930 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It was originally built as St. Joseph's Episcopal Church - from 1893 to 1896 - and is a historic Romanesque Revival church complex. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 3, 1982.

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Which popular attractions are close to Col. Frank J. Hecker House?

Nearby attractions include Charles Lang Freer House, Detroit (2 min walk), Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit (4 min walk), Belcrest Apartments, Detroit (4 min walk), Herman Strasburg House, Detroit (5 min walk).

How to get to Col. Frank J. Hecker House by public transport?

The nearest stations to Col. Frank J. Hecker House:

Tram

Ferry Street • Lines: QLine (1 min walk)
Warren Avenue • Lines: QLine (10 min walk)

Bus

Woodward / Palmer • Lines: 04, 851 (2 min walk)
Cass / Belcrest • Lines: 16 (4 min walk)

Train

Detroit (14 min walk)