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David Whitney Building

existing 82.9 m 19 floors 1916

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#43 in Detroit
#4806 in United States
#41846 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	82.9 m
Architectural Height	82.9 m
Roof Height	82.9 m
Main Roof Height	79.2 m
Floors	19
Completion	1916
Last Renovation	2014
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	rental housing, hotel
Status	existing
Architectural Style	neo-classical
Address	1553 Woodward Avenue, 1 Park Avenue
Smart Address	1551–1571 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address	1–17 Park Avenue
Smart Address	1550–1570 Washington Boulevard
City	Detroit
Country	United States

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