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Panorama of Detroit File 405-669-910

Detroit, MI city

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structure #966633590building

Buhl Building

existing 111.6 m 29 floors 1925

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Tip Height111.6 m
Architectural Height111.6 m
Main Roof Height102.4 m
Floors29
Completion1925
Structural Formskyscraper
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Styleneo-gothic
Address535 Griswold Street
Smart Address533–549 Griswold Street
Smart Address101–141 West Congress Street
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-16

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