Louis Kamper Apartments - Photos
Louis Kamper Apartments
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Front facade of the Louis Kamper Apartment Building as seen from West Grand River Blvd.
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The exterior looks much like it did when it opened in 1926
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The building is ornamented with Art Deco influenced Gothic motifs.
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But it derives its visual impact mainly from the vertical emphasis of the continuous piers between the windows.
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The building tapers at the top with the use of minor setbacks and is topped by an ornate parapet wall.
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The Louis Kamper Apartment Building as seen from Washington Blvd.