Historic Detroit

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Elliott Building - Photos

The Elliott Building was added to the northwest corner of Grand River Ave. and Woodward Ave. in 1894. The 6-story building, designed with distinctive red brick and red Terra Cotta is located on the site of the home of Detroit’s first Mayor, General John R. Williams. John R. Street was named in his honor. Picture from March 2023