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structure #713963217building

Metropolitan Building

existing 55.7 m 15 floors 1925

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#83 in Detroit
#4130 in United States
#6998 in North America
#71118 Worldwide

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Building Mass Height	55.7 m
Architectural Height	55.7 m
Roof Height	52.9 m
Main Roof Height	43.2 m
Floors	15
Completion	1925
Structural Form	high-rise building
Main Usage	hotel
Status	existing
Architectural Style	neo-gothic
Address	33 John R Street
Smart Address	27–41 John R Street
1st Level District	Downtown
City	Detroit
Country	United States

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