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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #318296859building

Shinola Hotel

existing 39.6 m 8 floors 1915

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Architectural Height39.6 m
Roof Height39.6 m
Main Roof Height35.4 m
Floors8
Completion1915
Last Renovation2018
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagehotel
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address1400-1408 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1400–1408 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1–15 East Grand River Avenue
ZoneLower Woodward
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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