History of Diamond J Motel in Detroit, Michigan explored and explain in detail.

Diamond J Motel is one the many forgotten motels of Detroit, Michigan. Not much history has been documented on this hotel. Unfortunately not much information about this hotel can be found online or offline either.

Diamond J Motel was established in the Oakwood Heights subdivision in 1920 as a motel and hotel. 604 Oakwood Boulevard Detroit, Michigan was the address for this motel. Helen's Cafe and McGann's Bar were once located next to the Diamond J Motel.

chamberofcommerce.com had the phone number of Diamond J Motel listed as 313-843-6800 and the address listed as 604 S Oakwood Detroit, MI 48217. (Ref: https://www.chamberofcommerce.com/united-states/michigan/detroit/motels-and-hotels/3498783-diamond-j-motel)

Diamond J Motel was torn down around 1986. The exact year is unknown though. What is known is that Diamond J Motel was already gone by the 1990s.

The most notable residence next to Diamond J Motel was the Linda Martin Home. The Linda Martin Home was owned by a business owner and longtime Oakwood Heights resident Linda Martin. She lived there for 42 years. Linda Martin’s home sits right behind Diamond J Motel. Linda Martin had lived until 2010 when the City of Detroit offered $50,000 dollars in buyout money so Marathon Oil Refinery could build an annex on her land. (Ref: https://www.pressreader.com/usa/the-detroit-news/20120423/281801395960373)

Diamond J Motel was located at 604 Oakwood Boulevard, Detroit, Michigan, US 48217.