Millender Center Apartments
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The Millender Center Apartments is an upscale residential skyscraper, standing at 33 floors. It is one of Detroit's tallest residential buildings. It was constructed in 1985 in the Modern architectural
style.
The residential apartments are connected by elevated enclosed skyway
s to the Renaissance Center
(Across the street along Jefferson Avenue), the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit, and to the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
. The high-rise apartments also contain a large parking garage.It was named after Robert L. Millender, Sr.
, an attorney, political activist and campaign manager for Mayor Coleman Young
. He encouraged and supported the candidacy of many in the African-American political community. They include former Secretary of State Richard Austin
, Congressman John Conyers
, several City of Detroit Council members, local judges, and several Wayne County Commissioners, just to name a few. In recognition of the historic contributions Robert Millender made to the City of Detroit, this building was dedicated to in his memory in the 1980s. The Center complex includes an Office Center, the Courtyard by Marriott, the 33-story Millender Center Apartment complex and a parking facility. Transportation is provided by the Detroit People Mover which has a station
at the facility.
The main lobby of the Millender Center features an original portrait of Robert L. Millender Sr., which was painted by the distinguished Detroit artist, Carl Owens
. This complex is linked to the city by skywalks and the People Mover. A large Pewabic pottery mural can be seen inside the Millender Center People Mover Station. It was design by local African-American artist Alvin Loving, Jr. He is a nationally known painter and had worked at Detroit’s Pewabic Pottery
, one of two active turn- of-the-century pottery studios in the country.
Modern architecture
Modern architecture is generally characterized by simplification of form and creation of ornament from the structure and theme of the building. It is a term applied to an overarching movement, with its exact definition and scope varying widely...
style.
The residential apartments are connected by elevated enclosed skyway
Skyway
In an urban setting, a skyway, catwalk, sky bridge, or skywalk is a type of pedway consisting of an enclosed or covered bridge between two buildings. This protects pedestrians from the weather. These skyways are usually owned by businesses, and are therefore not public spaces...
s to the Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center
Renaissance Center is a group of seven interconnected skyscrapers in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, United States. Located on the International Riverfront, the Renaissance Center complex is owned by General Motors as its world headquarters...
(Across the street along Jefferson Avenue), the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Detroit, and to the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center is a class-A office building in downtown Detroit, near Hart Plaza, One Detroit Center and the Renaissance Center. Originally called the City-County Building, it was renamed for former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, shortly after his death in 1997...
. The high-rise apartments also contain a large parking garage.It was named after Robert L. Millender, Sr.
Robert L. Millender, Sr.
Robert L. Millender, Sr. was an attorney, a rights activist in the city of Detroit and political campaigner, best known for his drive to improve the representation of African Americans in political leadership.- Biography :...
, an attorney, political activist and campaign manager for Mayor Coleman Young
Coleman Young
Coleman Alexander Young served as mayor of Detroit in the U.S. state of Michigan from 1974 to 1993. Young became the first African-American mayor of Detroit in the same week that Maynard Jackson became the first African-American mayor of Atlanta.-Pre-Mayoral career:Young was born in Tuscaloosa,...
. He encouraged and supported the candidacy of many in the African-American political community. They include former Secretary of State Richard Austin
Richard Austin
Richard Arkwright Austin played two Tests and one One Day International for the West Indies.Austin played most of his cricket for the West Indies un-officially. He played as an opener and substitute wicketkeeper for the World Series Cricket West Indian team between 1977 and 1979...
, Congressman John Conyers
John Conyers
John Conyers, Jr. is the U.S. Representative for , serving since 1965 . He is a member of the Democratic Party...
, several City of Detroit Council members, local judges, and several Wayne County Commissioners, just to name a few. In recognition of the historic contributions Robert Millender made to the City of Detroit, this building was dedicated to in his memory in the 1980s. The Center complex includes an Office Center, the Courtyard by Marriott, the 33-story Millender Center Apartment complex and a parking facility. Transportation is provided by the Detroit People Mover which has a station
Millender Center (Detroit People Mover)
Millender Center is a Detroit People Mover station in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is located inside the Millender Center complex at Level 5. It serves the Courtyard by Marriott hotel and the Coleman A. Young Municipal Center.-External links:* *...
at the facility.
The main lobby of the Millender Center features an original portrait of Robert L. Millender Sr., which was painted by the distinguished Detroit artist, Carl Owens
Carl Owens
Carl Owens was an American artist. His professional experience in the Art began as an illustrator in the U.S. Army. Later, he taught art in the Detroit Public Schools and served as staff artist for the school system...
. This complex is linked to the city by skywalks and the People Mover. A large Pewabic pottery mural can be seen inside the Millender Center People Mover Station. It was design by local African-American artist Alvin Loving, Jr. He is a nationally known painter and had worked at Detroit’s Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery
Pewabic Pottery is a studio and school located in Detroit, Michigan and founded in 1903. The studio is known for its iridescent glazes, some of which grace notable buildings such as the Shedd Aquarium and Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Pewabic Pottery is on display...
, one of two active turn- of-the-century pottery studios in the country.
External links
- Millender Center Apartments
- Millender Center Apartments at Emporis.com
- SkyscraperPage.com's Profile on the Millender Center Apartments
Education
Residents are zoned to Detroit Public SchoolsDetroit Public Schools
Detroit Public Schools is a school district that covers all of the city of Detroit, Michigan, United States. The student population of the Detroit Public Schools is about 65,971 , which is down about 9.7% from the previous school year. Detroit Public Charter Schools educate an additional 56,000...