The story
Fine dining in restored 1894 mansion. Tiffany windows, 20 fireplaces.
Everything that was here
- 1986–present · still open
The Whitney RestaurantFine Dining
Fine dining in restored 1894 mansion. Tiffany windows, 20 fireplaces.
See the map in 1987 → - 1894–1917
David Whitney Jr. ResidencePrivate Residence
Lumber baron's mansion. 52 rooms, first residential elevator. Tiffany windows.
See the map in 1895 →
Did you know?
Features 52 rooms, 20 fireplaces, and Tiffany stained glass windows
Detroit's first residential elevator was installed here
Owner David Whitney Jr. was worth $500+ million in today's dollars
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