Home    Buildings    Architects    Articles    Store    About    Contact Us
			.Building Navigation. History Old Photos Our Thoughts The history of Detroit Life Building is gathered from many internet and text sources. Though every attempt is made to present up-to-date and accurate information, we cannot guarantee that inaccuracies will not occur. All rights reserved.					BuildingsOfDetroit.COM > Places > Detroit Life Building Detroit Life Building 2100 Park Ave., Detroit  Status: Closed AKA: Detroit Building Style(s): Neo-Classical Architect : Unknown Owner: Ilitch Holdings Architectural Firm: Arnold & Shreve         The Neo-Classical exterior of the Detroit Building     This 10-story, neo-classical style building designed by Arnold & Shreve was completed in 1923, and was then called the Detroit Life Building, for Detroit Life Insurance, who was the original tenant. Detroit Life occupied the top four floors of the building upon completion. Other tenants present in the building at the time were the Library Bureau and the Zimmer Kelly Institute. "Life" was dropped from the name, likely after the Detroit Life Insurance vacated the building. Ilitch Holdings has since slipped "Life" back into the name, however. The building was occupied until it closed in 1977. It remains abandoned to this day. A new roof was installed in 2005. On Jan. 12, 2006, Atanas Ilitch of Ilitch Holdings announced the renovation of the building into office space. The restoration team consists of JCBeal Construction and the Kraemer Design Group. The building is a part of the Park Avenue Historic District. Official Website: www.thedetroitlifebuilding.com                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                ^top