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Panorama of Detroit File 935-151-976
structure #980274456building

The Penobscot Building

existing 55.5 m 13 floors 1905

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Architectural Height55.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Roof Height55.5 m Source: Sanborn Map
Building Mass Height55.5 m
Main Roof Height51.8 m Source: Sanborn Map
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, MI
CountryUnited States
Source: SKYDB | As of: 2026-10-29

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  1. Photo 656-537-989
    John W. Cahill
  2. Photo 190-025-196
    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company
  3. Photo 984-831-820
    Library of Congress, Prints and Photographs Division, Detroit Publishing Company
  4. Photo 218-744-403
    John W. Cahill
  5. Photo 271-066-108
    John W. Cahill
  6. Photo 392-769-252
    John W. Cahill
  7. Photo 274-053-603
    Nate Lindsey
  8. Photo 555-818-022
    Nate Lindsey
  9. Photo 600-338-997
    Nate Lindsey
  10. Photo 421-744-533
    Nate Lindsey
  11. Photo 892-040-446
    Nate Lindsey
  12. Photo 813-850-895
    Nate Lindsey