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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976

Detroit, MI city

structure #724338952building

Penobscot Annex

existing 94.5 m 23 floors 1916

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Architectural Height94.5 m
Roof Height94.5 m
Main Roof Height91.1 m
Floors23
Completion1916
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address144 West Congress Street
Smart Address138–150 West Congress Street
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-22

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