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History: The Belcrest Apartments

Built in 1926 as the Belcrest Hotel, this historic building has been a significant icon in the city of Detroit for nearly a century. With twelve stories of apartments and commercial spaces, the Belcrest towers over the bustling Cass Avenue and the surrounding Wayne State University campus.

Recent renovations have brought forth the forgotten character, from original plasterwork and polished concrete floors, to the original subway tile and cast iron bathtubs.

Throughout its twelve floors the Belcrest features a collection of studio, one bedroom, two bedroom, and three bedroom penthouse suites.

An interior room with a black pool table at the center, surrounded by large windows allowing natural light, decorated with ornate white ceiling molding, chandeliers, and checkered tiled flooring.
Black and white photo of the 12-story Belcrest Apartment Hotel with cars and a sidewalk in front, trees on the street, and a few people walking or standing nearby.
A vintage black-and-white photograph of an elegant dining room with ornate chandeliers, rounded tables with white tablecloths, and formal place settings. Large windows with curtains, decorative wall moldings, and potted plants decorate the room.
Black and white photograph of a grand, ornate hotel lobby with marble pillars, chandeliers, and elaborate ceiling design. Elegant chairs and rugs are visible throughout the space.
A vintage black and white advertisement for The Belcrest, a residential hotel located at 5440 Cass Avenue. The ad features an illustration of the hotel building in an ornate oval frame, with decorative florals and scrollwork. The text promotes the ho
A black-and-white photograph of a vintage living room with furniture including a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a lamp, curtains, a window, and a door.
Black and white photograph of an elegant hotel lobby or reception area with ornate furniture, chandeliers, decorative columns, and a patterned carpet.

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