Building, Palmer Park, since 1928
Whitmore Plaza Apartments
Still standing, photographed 2020
- Opened
- 1928
- Style
- Art Deco
- Standing
- 98 years
Designed by Wiedmaier & Gay
The Whitmore Plaza Apartments has stood on Whitmore Road in Palmer Park since 1928, 98 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.
What is there now
Standing and open
We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026. Nothing new at this address in the last two years.
The story
In 1928, in the years Detroit became the Motor City and built like it meant to stay on top, the Whitmore Plaza Apartments opened in Palmer Park.
Wiedmaier & Gay drew the plans, in the Art Deco style.
It still stands and still opens its doors.
Next time you are nearby, stop at 300 Whitmore Road and look up.
Timeline
- 1928 Built Designed by Wiedmaier & Gay
- 2024 Closed
- 2026 Today 98 years and still standing
Where it is
300 Whitmore Road
On this map
- 1 Whitmore Plaza Apartments This place
- 2 Palmer Lodge Apartments 230 ft
- 3 Merrill Fountain 0.1 mi
- 4 Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District 0.1 mi
- 5 Detroit Unity Temple 0.1 mi
- 6 Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District (Boundary Increase) 0.3 mi
- 7 Dakota Inn Rathskeller 0.3 mi
- 8 Spruce Log at Palmer Park 0.3 mi
- 9 Alwyne Lane Apartments 0.3 mi
Street map from OpenStreetMap contributors
Who made it
Santa Fe Apartments, by Wiedmaier & Gay. Photo: Carla Anderson, public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
Architect
Wiedmaier & GayArchitecture firm. Designed the Santa Fe Apartments (1926) and the Whitmore Plaza Apartments
Also by Wiedmaier & Gay
- Santa Fe Apartments 1926
More from Detroit in the 1920s
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Cooley High School
School, built 1928, Mediterranean Revival, by Donaldson & Meier, demolished 2026
Photo: Chuckjav, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Ambassador Bridge
Structure, built 1929, by Jonathan Jones
Photo: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Broderick Tower
Structure, built 1927, Beaux Arts, by Louis Kamper
Photo: St8fan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Cadillac Tower
Structure, built 1927, Late Gothic Revival, by Bonnah & Chaffee
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Belcrest Apartments
Building, built 1926, Neo-Romanesque, by Charles N. Agree
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Brodhead Naval Armory
Building, built 1930, Art Deco/Art Moderne, by Stratton & Hyde
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Around the block
It is in Palmer Park. See the neighborhood's homes, pros and story.
- Palmer Lodge Apartments Built 1924, Old English 230 ft
- Merrill Fountain Monument, built 1901, Italian Renaissance 0.1 mi
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Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District
Building, built 1925, Mixed (more Than 2 Styles From Different Periods)
Photo: Elisa.rolle, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
0.1 mi
- Detroit Unity Temple House of worship, built 1956, Art Deco, by Arnold & Fuger 0.1 mi
- Palmer Park Apartment Building Historic District (Boundary Increase) Building 0.3 mi
- Dakota Inn Rathskeller Building, built 1933 0.3 mi
- Spruce Log at Palmer Park Structure, built 1904, by Mason & Rice, demolished 0.3 mi
- Alwyne Lane Apartments Built 1926, Beaux-Arts 0.3 mi
Photo credits
Every photo on this page is used under its license, named here with its author and a link to the original.
- The Whitmore Plaza Apartments, 300 Whitmore Road at Merton Road, Detroit, Michigan, December 2020 Photo: Andre Carrotflower, CC BY-SA 4.0, 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.