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The Guardian Building is a timeless depiction of creativity and accomplishment. It represents a past era enriched by people who believed in the success of Detroit and its many cultures. The building has been designated a National Historic Landmark, the highest honor given by the National Park Service.
Explore the timeless beauty and rich history of Detroit's Guardian Building on our captivating tour. Discover the intricate Art Deco architecture, vibrant interiors, and fascinating stories behind this iconic landmark.
Detroit's Guardian Building in the heart of downtown is a stunning red brick Art Deco building that pays homage to its roots as a financial institution in the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoy the lobby with its Rookwood-tiled ceilings, mosaic wall, and sumptuous elevator lobbies.
Commissioned as a 'cathedral of finance,' this distinctive, 40-story, redbrick building with green and white accents was the world's tallest masonry structure when it opened in 1929. The interior is a colorful explosion of marble, mosaic and murals that draw from Aztec, art deco and local influences.
The Guardian Building remains one of the tallest brick structures in the world, and unique among skyscrapers for its use of color. The main entrance to the building is flanked by two reliefs named Safety and Security , carved by prolific sculptor Corrado Parducci.
Sep 18, 2015 · Facts: The Guardian Building, aka "Detroit's Cathedral of Finance," opened its doors in 1929, just in time for the historic stock market crash. Smith, Hinchman & Grylls' architect Wirt C....
Jan 24, 2018 · 5 comments. Among Detroit’s many architectural landmarks, the Guardian Building in downtown may be the most impressive. Dubbed the “Cathedral of Finance,” this 90-year-old structure features a...
