The Jeffersonian Apartments—currently branded as “The Jefferson”—is a large apartment building at 9000 East Jefferson Avenue, on the near-east side of Detroit, Michigan. Built in 1965, primarily of glass and steel in the international architecture style, it is one of Detroit's tallest residential buildings -- standing 30 stories with 412 residential units.

The site is close to the MacArthur Bridge and Belle Isle. As the building is situated on a steep slope, the Jefferson Avenue entrance is 17 feet higher than the back entrance along the Detroit River.

Education The building is zoned to Detroit Public Schools Howe Elementary School Butzel Elementary/Middle School (for 6-8) Southeastern High School

See also List of tallest buildings in Detroit Architecture of metropolitan Detroit Robert Sharoff

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External links

The Jefferson Apartments in Detroit Website