Building, Herman Kiefer, since 1911
Herman Kiefer Hospital
Still standing, photographed 2022
- Opened
- 1911
- Standing
- 115 years
Designed by Albert Kahn and George D. Mason
Herman Kiefer Hospital has stood on Taylor St. in Herman Kiefer since 1911, 115 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.
More photos of Herman Kiefer Hospital
What is there now
Under renovation
- Alteration permit Co-location of an existing roof top antennas as per plans. Subject to field approval., estimated at $25,000 Source: City and county building permits
- Closed Source: Historic Detroit
We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026.
The story
Herman Kiefer Hospital opened in 1911, during the boom years when the auto industry turned Detroit into one of the fastest growing cities in America.
The design came from Albert Kahn and George D. Mason.
The city protects it as part of Herman Kiefer Hospital.
Its doors are closed for now, but the building still stands.
Next time you are nearby, stop at 1151 Taylor St and look up.
Timeline
- 1911 Built Designed by Albert Kahn and George D. Mason
- 2005 Protected by the city Herman Kiefer Hospital
- 2013 Closed
- 2026 Alteration permit February 2, 2026
- 2026 Today Under renovation
Where it is
1151 Taylor St.
On this map
- 1 Herman Kiefer Hospital This place
- 2 Crosman Alternative High School 0.1 mi
- 3 Hutchins Intermediate School 0.2 mi
- 4 William H. Rose House 0.4 mi
- 5 William H. Seldon Jr. House 0.4 mi
- 6 Dr. James H. Boulter House 0.4 mi
- 7 Peter H. Zacharias House 0.4 mi
- 8 Hiram A. Douglas House 0.4 mi
- 9 E. S. Reid House 0.4 mi
Street map from OpenStreetMap contributors
Who made it
Architect
Albert KahnAmerican architect, 1869 to 1942. Designed the General Motors Building (1922) and 114 more in Metro Detroit
Also by Albert Kahn
Architect
George D. MasonAmerican architect, 1856 to 1948. Designed the Lincoln Motor Company Plant (1917) and 39 more in Metro Detroit
Also by George D. Mason
- Ransom Gillis House 1876
- Cass Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church 1883
- Marine City City Hall 1884
- Thompson Home 1884
- Engine House No. 18 1892
- Trinity Episcopal Church 1893
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Building, built 1913, Dutch Colonial, by Mildner & Eisen, demolished 1949
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Around the block
It is in Herman Kiefer. See the neighborhood's homes, pros and story.
- Crosman Alternative High School School, built 1911, Tudor, by Malcomson & Higginbotham 0.1 mi
- Hutchins Intermediate School School, built 1922, by Malcomson & Higginbotham 0.2 mi
- William H. Rose House Built 1912, Colonial Revival, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
- William H. Seldon Jr. House Built 1912, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
- Dr. James H. Boulter House Built 1915, Colonial Revival, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
- Peter H. Zacharias House Built 1909, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
- Hiram A. Douglas House Built 1910, Arts & Crafts, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
- E. S. Reid House Built 1914, in Virginia Park 0.4 mi
Photo credits
Every photo on this page is used under its license, named here with its author and a link to the original.
- Herman Kiefer Hospital, Detroit on 4/17/2022 Photo: Ab5602, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Kiefer Hospital, Detroit on 4/17/2022 Photo: Ab5602, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Kiefer Hospital, Detroit on 4/17/2022 Photo: Ab5602, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Herman Kiefer Hospital, Detroit on 4/17/2022 Photo: Ab5602, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Boy in Emerson Respirator (NCP 4145), National Museum of Health and Medicine Description: A boy with polio in the..., 2009 Photo: National Museum of Health and Medicine, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- 1939 X-ray of active tuberculosis condition Photo: public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Sources
Facts only, gathered from these sources. The story above is written by Rebuild Detroit. Every photo names its author and license where it appears.