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Whittier Towers

existing 51.8 m 15 floors 1926

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Tip Height51.8 m
Architectural Height51.8 m
Roof Height51.8 m
Main Roof Height46.6 m
Floors15
Completion1926
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagesenior apartments
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-renaissance
Address415 Burns Drive
Smart Address415 Burns Drive
1st Level DistrictBelle Isle
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-29

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