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structure #338466870building

Kales Building

existing 73 m 18 floors 1914

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#55 in Detroit
#2501 in United States
#4531 in North America
#51317 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	73 m
Tip Height	78.6 m
Roof Height	78.6 m
Main Roof Height	73.2 m
Architectural Height	73 m
Floors	18
Completion	1914
Last Renovation	2004
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	rental housing
Status	existing
Architectural Style	chicago school
Address	76 West Adams Avenue
Smart Address	68–80 Adams Avenue West
Smart Address	2000–2018 Park Avenue
Zone	Foxtown
1st Level District	Downtown
City	Detroit
Country	United States

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