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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #343154695building

Old Main

existing 44.8 m 4 floors 1896

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Building Mass Height44.8 m
Architectural Height44.8 m
Roof Height44.8 m
Floors4
Completion1896
Last Renovation1994
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usageinstitutional office, higher education
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-romanesque
Address4841 Cass Avenue
Smart Address4841 Cass Avenue
Smart Address4800 2nd Avenue
Smart Address400 West Hancock Street
Smart Address401–499 West Warren Avenue
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-16

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