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David Whitney Building - Photos

The atrium of the David Whitney Building, as seen through a shift lens

Lobby area with historic mailbox

The David Whitney Building's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

People Mover Station at the Davide Whitney Building

The four-story atrium is one of the signature elements of style that makes The David Whitney Building an American classic.

The atrium was once one of the most visited retail destinations in the Midwestern United States.

Following a $92 million renovation, the building reopened in 2014 as the boutique Aloft Hotel featuring the restored four-story atrium, 136 rooms on floors five through nine, and 105 high-end apartments occupying floors 10 through 18.

The restored glory of the David Whitney Building

The Whitney's facade was restored to its original look with a reproduction cornice and other architectural elements in 2014.

The Beaux Arts beauty of the David Whitney Building

The breathtaking beauty of the David Whitney Building

The Beaux Arts beauty of the David Whitney Building

Looking up toward the skylight of the David Whitney Building in the atrium

The atrium of the David Whitney Building

The atrium of the David Whitney Building, as seen through a fish-eye lens

The fourth floor of the David Whitney Building's atrium

The atrium of the David Whitney Building

The atrium of the David Whitney Building, as seen from its top floor

The beautifully renovated grand staircase.

The Woodward Ave. elevation of the Whitney with the David Stott tower on the left