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structure #672199163building

Marquette Building

existing 47.2 m 10 floors 1905

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Tip Height47.2 m
Architectural Height47.2 m
Roof Height47.2 m
Main Roof Height44.2 m
Floors10
Completion1905
Last Renovation1982
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address243 West Congress Street
Smart Address233–255 West Congress Street
Smart Address542 Washington Boulevard
1st Level DistrictDowntown
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-24

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