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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #815747840building

Guardian Building

existing 151.0 m 40 floors 1929

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Tip Height192.6 m
Building Mass Height151.0 m
Architectural Height151.0 m
Roof Height146.9 m
Main Roof Height121.0 m
Floors40
Completion1929
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleart deco
Address500 Griswold Street
Smart Address500–548 Griswold Street
Smart Address37 West Congress Street
Smart Address28–38 West Larned Street
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-11-02

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