Built in 1898 at 624 West Alexandrine, the El Moore has seen a lot of neighbors come, then go, then come and go some more. As the Midtown neighborhood once known as Cass Corridor continues to flourish, there are […]
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Arguably one of the most unique features of the El Moore is its hand-cut red sandstone facade. It’s a material that was used in other AC Varney-designed buildings of its era; the sandstone is often inserted above a main entrance or around a protruding bay window where it could be carved with intricate details
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This is the time during any construction process where much is happening and very little of it is photographable. Right now we’re working on the foundational things, such as plumbing and wiring. Not exactly sexy, but very important. We do have a couple of areas to report on this week, both of which are discernible
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This is a time in the construction process that much happens but little is photographable. This is a time for the underpinnings, the work that will be foundational to the building progress is not immediately obvious. Plumbing and wiring are happening now. Insulation is being applied to all surfaces, including the elevator tower. A couple
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Let’s for a moment dive into the naming of the El Moore. As Keith Owens pointed out in an earlier post, the Spanish word “el” in El Moore is apparently referring to the building’s Spanish Architecture. By the way, I am entering a delicate area of naming the El Moore’s architectural style. Some would call it Romanesque, others would say Spanish Medieval or Late Gothic Revival. This could
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Detroit is widely known for its unique historic architecture, boasting a surplus of both commercial and residential structures built with a precision and intricacy of design of the sort that is increasingly hard to find anywhere else in the United States. These buildings have many stories to tell about the growth and evolution of Detroit,
The El Moore: A Brief History Read More »