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Panorama of Detroit File 405-669-910

Detroit, MI city

structure #691297830building

Murphy-Telegraph Building

existing 6 floors 1901

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Floors6
Completion1901
Last Renovation1988
Structural Formlow-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address155 West Congress Street
Smart Address155–175 West Congress Street
Smart Address530–542 Shelby Street
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-18

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