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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
Detroit, MI city
structure #737995103building

Greater Hudson Store

demolished 125.0 m 29 floors 1911

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Tip Height158.5 m
Architectural Height125.0 m
Roof Height125.0 m
Building Mass Height125.0 m
Main Roof Height114.3 m
Floors29
Completion1911
Demolition1998
Last Renovation1946
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagedepartment store
Status demolished
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address1246 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1200–1282 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address2–48 East Grand River Avenue
Smart Address1201–1283 Farmer Street
Smart Address1–43 Gratiot Avenue
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-05

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