Guardian Building - Detroit MI
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nomadwillie
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The Guardian Building is a National Historic Landmark located in downtown Detroit.
Waymark Code: WMM02R
Location: Michigan, United States
Date Posted: 06/25/2014
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It was built in 1928 and completed in 1929, originally called the Union Trust Building. It is a bold example of Art Deco architecture. It is an steel framed 36 story skyscraper with 2 asymmetric spires, one of which extends an additional 4 stories. The exterior combines brickwork with tile, limestone and terra cotta. The interior is spectacular decorated with mosaic and Pewabic and Rookwood tile.
The skyscraper was built by the Union Trust Company founded in Detroit in 1890. During WWII the building served as the US Army Command Center for war time production. The building has had a series of tenants, including Michigan Consolidated Gas Company. Under the COO and President's leadership, he had the lobby and vaulted ceilings on the first floor restored.
If you are in Detroit, the lobby is a must see !!
Street address:
500 Griswold St.
Detroit, MI
County / Borough / Parish: Wayne
Year listed: 1989
Historic (Areas of) Significance: Architecture/Engineering
Periods of significance: 1925-1949
Historic function: Commerce/Trade
Current function: Commerce/Trade
Privately owned?: yes
Primary Web Site: [Web Link]
Secondary Website 1: [Web Link]
National Historic Landmark Link: [Web Link]
Season start / Season finish: Not listed
Hours of operation: Not listed
Secondary Website 2: Not listed
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