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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #353565123building

Woodward-Clifford Building

existing 41.5 m 8 floors 1915

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Architectural Height41.5 m
Roof Height41.5 m
Main Roof Height36.6 m
Floors8
Completion1915
Last Renovation1998
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address1449-1451 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1449–1459 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1–19 Clifford Street
ZoneLower Woodward
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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