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structure #23960710building

The Albert

existing 53.3 m 12 floors 1929

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#89 in Detroit
#4500 in United States
#7522 in North America
#74538 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	53.3 m
Architectural Height	53.3 m
Roof Height	53.3 m
Main Roof Height	45.7 m
Floors	12
Completion	1929
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	art deco
Address	1214 Griswold Street
Smart Address	1214–1230 Griswold Street
Zone	Capitol Park
1st Level District	Downtown
City	Detroit
Country	United States

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