Front facade of the Louis Kamper Apartment Building as seen from West Grand River Blvd.
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The exterior looks much like it did when it opened in 1926
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The building is ornamented with Art Deco influenced Gothic motifs.
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org
But it derives its visual impact mainly from the vertical emphasis of the continuous piers between the windows.
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The building tapers at the top with the use of minor setbacks and is topped by an ornate parapet wall.
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The Louis Kamper Apartment Building as seen from Washington Blvd.
Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org