The Fort Shelby Hotel front elevation in 2023

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The Detroit News Building on Fort Street to the left, the Manufacturers Bank Building with its distinctive black facade to the right, and the Fort Shelby Hotel in between - Photo from November 16, 2024

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Nov. 16, 2024

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The rear elevation, as seen from Fort Street

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Front facade

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The Fort Shelby Hotel Building in March 2023

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Front facade detail

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A view of the north facade of the Forth Shelby Hotel - Photo from Jul. 30, 2025

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A view of the north facade of the Forth Shelby Hotel - Photo from Jul. 30, 2025

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