Historia de la Casa
Architect Almon Clother Varney
As we’ve mentioned in earlier posts, the El Moore, a significant landmark in la historia de El Moore, was designed in 1898 by the renowned arquitecto Almon Clother Varney. Beyond being an authority on gracious living in late 19th century Detroit (see Our Homes and Their Adornments, 1883), Varney was a prolific architect, contributing to la arquitectura de Detroit with his numerous creations. His works, which included apartment buildings, factories, offices, hotels, and private residences, emerged all over the city and in towns across the state. Interestingly, Varney is credited with designing the very first apartment building in Detroit, the Varney Apartments at Park and Montcalm (the building was, sadly, razed in 1996). While some of Varney's buildings have not survived to the present day, many, like the El Moore, remain a testament to his legacy.
With that in mind, this week the Green Garage’s Tuesday walking group decided to embark on a “Varney Tour” of Midtown. We’d like to share with our readers the architectural gems we discovered, all within easy walking distance of the El Moore. Enjoy! “It’s a beautiful day in this neighborhood, a beautiful day for a neighbor…”
