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The Hibbard Apartment Building is an apartment building located at 8905 East Jefferson Avenue in
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, directly adjacent to
The Kean The Kean is an apartment building located at 8925 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan, directly adjacent to the Hibbard Apartment Building. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. Description The Kean is a str ...
. It was listed on the
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in 1985.


Description

The Hibbard Apartment Building is a nine-story structure with 40 units. The exterior is primarily red brick, with limestone on the first two stories. The façade is decorated with limestone decorative elements such as balustrades, pediments, and quoins. A pair of swags are located below the cornice.


Significance

The building is notable for its handsome
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design. In addition, the Hibbard is notable for its architect, Robert O. Derrick, who also designed the
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in
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. The building is currently operated as an apartment building by Friedman Communities.


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* {{East Jefferson Avenue Residential TR Renaissance Revival architecture in Michigan Apartment buildings in Detroit National Register of Historic Places in Detroit Residential buildings completed in 1924 Residential buildings on the National Register of Historic Places in Michigan