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Panorama of Grand Rapids File 381-869-006

Grand Rapids, MI city

structure #814181147building

McKay Tower

existing 79 m 18 floors 1927

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Architectural Height79 m
Tip Height78.9 m
Roof Height69.2 m
Main Roof Height60.4 m
Floors18
Completion1927
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-classical
Address146 Monroe Center NW
Smart Address146 Monroe Center NW
CityGrand Rapids
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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