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Panorama of Detroit File 405-669-910

Detroit, MI city

structure #980274456building

The Penobscot Building

existing 55.5 m 13 floors 1905

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Architectural Height55.5 m
Roof Height55.5 m
Main Roof Height51.8 m
Floors13
Completion1905
Structural Formhigh-rise building
Main Usagecommercial office
Status existing
Architectural Stylebeaux-arts
Address131 West Fort Street
Smart Address127–147 West Fort Street
CityDetroit
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-09-17

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