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Panorama of Detroit File 405-669-910
structure #970292948building

Ford Building

existing 83.8 m 19 floors 1909

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Tip Height83.8 m
Architectural Height83.8 m
Roof Height83.8 m
Main Roof Height76.2 m
Floors19
Completion1909
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylechicago school
Address615 Griswold Street
Smart Address601–627 Griswold Street
Smart Address100–122 West Congress Street
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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