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Detroit’s
iconic
Westin
Book
Cadillac
Hotel
became
the
heart of
a
citywide
celebration,
marking
its
100th
anniversary
in grand
style.
(Photo
by HB
Meeks/Tell
Us
Detroit) |
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Celebrating
a
Century
of
Elegance:
The
Westin
Book
Cadillac
Turns
100
By
Patricia
Romero
tellusdetroit.com
DETROIT
- On a
crisp
December
evening,
Detroit’s
iconic
Westin
Book
Cadillac
Hotel
became
the
heart of
a
citywide
celebration,
marking
its
100th
anniversary
in grand
style.
The
event,
held on
Thursday,
December
5, 2024,
welcomed
an array
of
distinguished
guests—from
community
leaders
to local
residents—all
gathered
to honor
a
cornerstone
of
Detroit’s
architectural
and
cultural
heritage.
The
centennial
soirée
unfolded
within
the
hotel’s
opulent
walls, a
setting
that has
witnessed
countless
milestones
over the
past
century.
Special
guests,
including
Detroit
Mayor
Mike
Duggan
and
Randall
Book,
grandson
of one
of the
hotel’s
original
founders,
delivered
heartfelt
remarks,
reflecting
on the
enduring
legacy
of the
Westin
Book
Cadillac
and its
pivotal
role in
shaping
the
city’s
narrative.
Special
guest
Randall
Book,
grandson
of one
of the
hotel’s
original
founders,
delivered
heartfelt
remarks,
reflecting
on the
enduring
legacy
of the
Westin
Book
Cadillac
and its
pivotal
role in
shaping
the
city’s
narrative.
(Photo
by HB
Meeks/Tell
Us
Detroit)
A Night
to
Remember
The
evening’s
festivities
embodied
the
spirit
of
celebration
and
sophistication.
Guests
meandered
through
a
gourmet
strolling
dinner,
savoring
culinary
masterpieces
from
diverse
serving
stations.
Each
dish
paid
homage
to
Detroit’s
rich
cultural
tapestry,
blending
flavors
as
diverse
as the
city
itself.
The
evening’s
festivities
embodied
the
spirit
of
celebration
and
sophistication.
Guests
meandered
through
a
gourmet
strolling
dinner,
savoring
culinary
masterpieces
from
diverse
serving
stations.
Each
dish
paid
homage
to
Detroit’s
rich
cultural
tapestry,
blending
flavors
as
diverse
as the
city
itself.
(Photo
by HB
Meeks/Tell
Us
Detroit)
Adding a
musical
flourish
to the
night,
Ben
Sharkey
and his
band
captivated
attendees
with
their
soulful
renditions
of
timeless
classics,
including
a medley
of
Motown
hits
that
echoed
the
essence
of
Detroit.
The
music
filled
the air
with
nostalgia
and joy,
drawing
many to
the
dance
floor,
where
the
energy
was as
vibrant
as the
city the
hotel
calls
home.
For
those
seeking
a visual
feast, a
grand
cake—crafted
meticulously
to
mirror
the
hotel’s
iconic
façade—served
as the
event’s
centerpiece.
This
edible
masterpiece
not only
delighted
taste
buds but
also
became a
magnet
for
photographs,
preserving
memories
of a
night
steeped
in
elegance
and
camaraderie.
The
event’s
success
was
bolstered
by the
contributions
of key
partners,
including
Cadillac,
the
Detroit
Historical
Society,
Moet &
Chandon,
and The
Parade
Company,
each
adding
their
unique
touch to
the
celebration.
(Photo
by HB
Meeks/Tell
Us
Detroit)
Partners
in
Celebration
The
event’s
success
was
bolstered
by the
contributions
of key
partners,
including
Cadillac,
the
Detroit
Historical
Society,
Moet &
Chandon,
and The
Parade
Company,
each
adding
their
unique
touch to
the
celebration.
Master
of
Ceremonies
Paul W.
Smith
kept the
evening
lively,
while
Greko
Printing
&
Marketing
enhanced
the
ambiance
with
stunning
banners
and
photographic
reproductions
that
transported
attendees
back to
the
hotel’s
early
days.
Explore
a
captivating
on-site
exhibition
celebrating
a
century
of the
Westin
Book
Cadillac’s
storied
history.
This
self-guided
tour,
available
through
the end
of the
year,
features
a
treasure
trove of
artifacts
and
untold
stories
that
interweave
the
hotel’s
legacy
with
that of
Detroit.
(Photo
from the
Detroit
Historical
Society)
Honoring
History,
Inspiring
the
Future
As the
evening
reached
its
conclusion,
guests
were
invited
to
explore
a
captivating
on-site
exhibition
celebrating
a
century
of the
Westin
Book
Cadillac’s
storied
history.
This
self-guided
tour,
available
through
the end
of the
year,
features
a
treasure
trove of
artifacts
and
untold
stories
that
interweave
the
hotel’s
legacy
with
that of
Detroit.
The
celebration,
rich in
elegance
and
heartfelt
nostalgia,
proved a
fitting
tribute
to a
storied
institution
that has
weathered
a
century
of
change.
And in
true
Detroit
fashion,
the
festivities
carried
on—some
guests
undoubtedly
heading
to Ford
Field or
another
local
hotspot,
ready to
cheer
for the
Lions
and keep
the
city’s
vibrant
spirit
alive.
As the
Westin
Book
Cadillac
Hotel
embarks
on its
second
century,
it
continues
to stand
as a
beacon
of
resilience
and
luxury,
a symbol
of
Detroit’s
past,
present,
and
boundless
future.
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