Height: Architectural | 151 m / 496 ft |
Height: To Tip | 192.6 m / 632 ft |
Floors Above Ground | 40 |
Floors Below Ground | 3 |
Official Name | Guardian Building |
Other Names | The Cathedral of Finance, Union Trust Company Building |
Structure Type | Building |
Status | Completed |
Country | United States |
City | Detroit |
Street Address & Map | 500 Griswold Street |
Postal Code | 48226 |
Building Function | office |
Structural Material | steel |
Landmark Status | national |
Construction Start | 1928 |
Completion | 1929 |
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City Ranking | #8 Tallest in Detroit |
Architect | |
• Design | Donaldson & Meier; Smith, Hinchman & Grylls |
Main Contractor | W.E. Wood Company |
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