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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #801103834building

James Vernor Company Building

demolished 46.9 m 10 floors 1918

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Architectural Height46.9 m
Roof Height46.9 m
Building Mass Height46.9 m
Main Roof Height42.1 m
Floors10
Completion1918
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagewarehouse, industry
Status demolished
Address217 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address217–231 Woodward Avenue
Smart Address1–19 West Woodbridge Street (Vacated)
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-06

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  1. Photo 632-169-464
    Bennett Bros
  2. Photo 332-800-087
    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company