The Highland Park General Hospital served the city as a hospital until its closing in 1976. The main building was constructed in the period from 1918 to 1921, and the growth and usage of the hospital contributed to the strong municipal identity of Highland Park, particularly as Detroit grew and annexed the surrounding suburbs. The hospital was one of the first two institutions established when Highland Park incorporated as a city in 1916. The Highland Park General Hospital is a significant landmark in the history of Highland Park. The buildings constructed before World War II are detailed in a neo-Georgian style characteristic of the early 20th century period of construction, while elements built in the postwar era have no historical or ornamental detailing. This complex of buildings was developed to be a coherent assemblage, united by a common use of materials, utilitarian design, and hierarchical relationship. The other two buildings are located behind the main unit, and consist of the power plant/laundry buildings (builtin in 19, respectively) and the Contagious and Psychopathic Units (built in 1926). The primary building faces Glendale, and includes the original hospital building, built in 1918, and the attached nurses' residence (1925). The complex includes three separate buildings. The Highland Park General Hospital sits on a 6-acre (2.4 ha) at the western edge of Highland Park, in an area that is primarily residential. The building was later renovated into apartments, and is now the Bella Vista Glen Senior Apartments. The hospital primarily served African Americans. It was closed in 1976 and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1979 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. The Highland Park General Hospital is a former hospital complex located at 357 Glendale Avenue in Highland Park, Michigan.
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