Belcrest Apartments, Detroit

Name: Belcrest Apartments
Address: Detroit, United States

#423 among attractions in Detroit

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The Belcrest Apartments is an apartment building located at 5440 Cass Avenue in Midtown Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1926 as the Belcrest Hotel, designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1983, and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1984. It is significant as an early example of the apartment hotel development concept in Detroit, and a major early work of architect Charles N. Agree. ()

Built: 1926 (98 years ago)Coordinates: 42°21'36"N, 83°4'7"W

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Cass Corridor (Wayne State)Detroit United States

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Belcrest Apartments – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

~1250 ftE
Large art museum displaying global works
Detroit Institute of Arts, Detroit
7 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...
0.4 miE
Museum, History museum, Library
Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History, Detroit
11 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
15 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...
~380 ftE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit
2 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...
0.7 miSE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Architecture
Majestic Theatre, Detroit
19 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...
~780 ftSE
Neo-renaissance architecture, Library
Detroit Public Library, Detroit
4 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.
~1550 ftE
Museum, Neo-renaissance architecture, Art gallery
Scarab Club, Detroit
8 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.
~1870 ftE
Museum, Science museum
Michigan Science Center, Detroit
10 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.
~1940 ftNE
Neighbourhood
Art District, Detroit
10 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.
0.4 miSW
Museum, Gothic Revival architecture, Church
Saint Andrew's Memorial Episcopal Church, Detroit
10 min walk • Saint Andrew's Memorial Episcopal Church is a historic church located in Detroit, Michigan. As of 2008, it is used by Wayne State University and referred to as St. Andrew's Hall. The church was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
~1640 ftN
Church, Romanesque architecture
Our Lady of the Rosary Roman Catholic Church, Detroit
8 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 Belcrest Apartments?

Nearby attractions include Herman Strasburg House, Detroit (1 min walk), University-Cultural Center Multiple Resource Area, Detroit (1 min walk), Detroit Historical Museum, Detroit (2 min walk), Walter P. Reuther Library, Detroit (2 min walk).

How to get to Belcrest Apartments by public transport?

The nearest stations to Belcrest Apartments:

Bus

Cass / Belcrest • Lines: 16 (1 min walk)
Cass / Reuther Mall • Lines: 16, 89 (1 min walk)

Tram

Ferry Street • Lines: QLine (3 min walk)
Warren Avenue • Lines: QLine (9 min walk)

Train

Detroit (15 min walk)