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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #426958409building

The Ashley

existing 35.1 m 9 floors 1912

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Main Roof Height35.1 m
Floors9
Completion1912
Last Renovation2015
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagerental housing
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address1538 Centre Street
Smart Address1518–1540 Centre Street
Smart Address242 John R Street
ZoneHarmonie Park
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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