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This landmark skyscraper is located at 500 Griswold Street in Downtown Detroit’s Financial District. The Guardian is a Class-A office building, owned by Wayne County, Michigan and serves as its headquarters. Built in 1928 and finished in 1929, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is considered one of the boldest ...
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The Guardian Building is a landmark skyscraper and class-A office building in downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Financial District. Built in 1928 and finished in 1929, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is a bold example of Art Deco architecture, including art moderne designs.
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It is known as Detroit's Cathedral of Finance. Originally named the Union Guardian Building, this building was created for the Union Trust Co. when it required more space after a merger with the equally huge National Bank of Commerce.
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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.
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.
Insider's Guardian Building Tour. Guided tour. Special access. Great views. SEE FULL GALLERY. Discover and explore the Guardian Building! Tour what many consider to be Detroit’s most beautiful building and enjoy access to several areas not open to the public. Highlights.