Gilbert, Whitmer, Duggan join public to salute Book Tower reopening
Bedrock's reopening of the iconic 1916 building on Washington Boulevard comes after seven years and a nearly $400 million renovation.
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Bedrock's reopening of the iconic 1916 building on Washington Boulevard comes after seven years and a nearly $400 million renovation.
Following the 7-year, nearly $400 million restoration of Book Tower, Detroit-based real estate developer, Bedrock, and nationally-acclaimed hospitality company Method Co., today announced that ROOST Detroit will officially open and is now accepting reservations for guest stays, starting June 1. Method Co. and Bedrock additionally unveil Book Tower's special events program, Anthology, an elevated hospitality experience spanning several beautiful event venues. The renowned lodging, event offerings and forthcoming food & beverage concepts advances Book Tower's emergence from its historic rest...
A century ago, the three Book brothers sought to fashion Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit after Fifth Avenue in New York City.
Among the potential changes: Removal of about three dozen trees in the center and edges of the median, adding a decomposed granite path, plus ornamental grasses, ground covering and flowering perennials.
Stays for long and short-term guests in the renovated downtown building will begin June 1.