The Albert, Detroit

Name: The Albert
Address: 1214 Griswold St, Detroit, United States

#322 among attractions in Detroit

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The Albert, formerly the Griswold Building, is a former office building named after architect Albert Kahn, located at 1214 Griswold Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1980 and is part of the Capitol Park Historic District. In 2014, it was renovated into apartments. ()

Built: 1929 (95 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'58"N, 83°2'57"W

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1214 Griswold StDowntown DetroitDetroit United States

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

Nearby attractions include: Cliff Bell's, Campus Martius Park, Detroit Opera House, TCF Center.

~1700 ftNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Cliff Bell's, Detroit
9 min walk • Cliff Bell's is a taste of the golden age of jazz, hidden in the heart of Detroit, a city with a rich musical history. This historic jazz club, located at 2030 Park Ave, was opened in 1935 by Clifford Bell, and quickly became one of the most significant spots on the...
~760 ftE
Park, Neighbourhood, Architecture
Campus Martius Park, Detroit
4 min walk • Campus Martius Park, located in the heart of downtown Detroit, United States, is a vibrant and dynamic green space that serves as a social and cultural hub for the city's residents and visitors. This urban park, spanning approximately 2.5 acres, was re-established in...
~1320 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Detroit Opera House, Detroit
7 min walk • The Detroit Opera House stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, United States. This elegant venue, renowned for its stunning architecture and acoustics, has become a cornerstone of the city's performing arts scene.
~1690 ftS
Sport, Sport venue
TCF Center, Detroit
9 min walk • The TCF Center, formerly known as Cobo Hall, is a premier convention center located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Spanning 2.4 million square feet, the TCF Center is a hub for national and international events, ranging from automotive shows to corporate...
~1770 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
9 min walk • The Music Hall Center for Performing Arts is a 1,731-seat theatre located in the city's theatre district at 350 Madison Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre, designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1930 ftNE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Century Theatre, Detroit
10 min walk • The Century Theatre in Detroit shares a lobby with the Gem Theatre. The theatre has seating at cabaret tables, and the stage hosts quirky shows, such as Forbidden Broadway, Menopause the Musical, and Late Nite Catechism.
~1880 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
10 min walk • The Fillmore Detroit is a multi-use entertainment venue operated by Live Nation. Built in 1925, the Fillmore Detroit was known for most of its history as the State Theatre.
~1050 ftSE
Landmark skyscraper housing offices
Penobscot Building, Detroit
6 min walk • The Penobscot Building is the original 13-story building of the Penobscot Block complex in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the first Penobscot Building, and one of three buildings of the same name in the later-constructed complex.
~590 ftN
Synagogue
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit
3 min walk • The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue is a synagogue located at 1457 Griswold Street in Detroit, Michigan.
~930 ftSW
Memorial
Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit
5 min walk • The Rosa Parks Transit Center is the main local bus station in Detroit, Michigan serving as the central hub for the Detroit Department of Transportation bus system. The station was built on the site of Times Square in the west end of Downtown Detroit.
~630 ftW
Neo-renaissance architecture
Book Tower, Detroit
4 min walk • The Book Tower is a 145 m, 38-story skyscraper located at 1265 Washington Boulevard in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Washington Boulevard Historic District.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to The Albert?

Nearby attractions include 1212 Griswold, Detroit (1 min walk), Capitol Park Historic District, Detroit (2 min walk), Farwell Building, Detroit (2 min walk), Washington Boulevard Building, Detroit (2 min walk).

How to get to The Albert by public transport?

The nearest stations to The Albert:

Bus

Woodward / Grand River • Lines: 04 (2 min walk)
Michigan / Washington • Lines: 255, 530, 620, 830, 851, 92 (4 min walk)

Tram

Campus Martius • Lines: QLine (3 min walk)
Grand Circus Park • Lines: QLine (7 min walk)

Light rail

Times Square • Lines: Dpm (4 min walk)
Cadillac Center • Lines: Dpm (5 min walk)