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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #824044790building

The Book Building

existing 51.8 m 13 floors 1917

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Roof Height51.8 m Source: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
Building Mass Height51.8 m Source: Sanborn Fire Insurance Map
Floors13
Completion1917
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Status existing
Address1245 Washington Boulevard
CityDetroit, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-23

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