Griswold Building - Detroit, MI
N 42° 20.013 W 083° 02.964
17T E 331159 N 4688844
The Griswold Building stands 12 floors in height, with 127 units/rooms. The high-rise was designed in the Art Moderne architectural style, and is significant as an example of architect Albert Kahn's transition from Art Deco to Art Moderne.
Waymark Code: WMCEB8
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 08/28/2011
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The Griswold Building was built in 1929 as an office building.
The facade is divided into two portions: a lower, three-story portion faced with limestone and divided into nine bays, and an upper, nine-story portion constructed of brick with five center bays set back from the main facade.
The Griswold Building is a residential apartment building. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.
Style: Art Deco
Structure Type: Commercial/Retail
Architect: Albert Kahn
Date Built: 1929
Supporting references: Not listed
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