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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976

Detroit city

structure #189531571building

Gabriel Richard Building

existing 42.7 m 10 floors 1915

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Main Roof Height42.7 m
Floors10
Completion1915
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address305 Michigan Avenue
Smart Address301–311 Michigan Avenue
Smart Address1055–1071 Washington Boulevard
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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