And the landmark is . . . The Fred M. Butzel Memorial Building!
Here were the clues to this month’s photo:
- It was named in memory of a community giant who name is synonymous with distinguished community service.
- Its location was a home run for the community.
- Needed to reach someone in the building? Call WO 5-3939.
Located at 163 Madison Ave. in Detroit, the Butzel Building served as the headquarters of the Jewish Federation from 1951-1991. In addition to Federation, other Jewish organizations, including Hebrew Free Loan, American Jewish Congress, JVS, and Jewish Community Council, once called this building home. Today, 163 Madison Ave. (located next to Comerica Park!) is the Grand Valley State University Detroit Center.
Want to see more beautiful buildings important to the Detroit Jewish community? Explore the Joan Meyers Jampel Center for Michigan Jewish Heritage digital database!
Image: Jewish Federation of Detroit Photograph Collection, HB.5, Leonard N. Simons Jewish Community Archives.
