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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.
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 examples of art-deco architecture. Learn more
By DAN AUSTIN of HistoricDetroit.org. 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.
The Guardian Building is one of the most significant and striking Art Deco skyscrapers in the world. The building’s taller north tower and smaller octagonal south tower are connected with a nave-like block similar to the plan of a cathedral.
The Guardian Building is part of the progression of the American skyscraper that began with Cass Gilbert's Woolworth Building in New York and is one of the most exuberant Art Deco skyscrapers built in America.
The Guardian Building is an Art-deco skyscraper designed by Smith, Hinchman & Grylls and built between 1927 and 1929 in Detroit, MI. Guardian Building is not the only name you might know this building by though.
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.
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.
Designed by architect Wirt Roland, it was built in the late 1920s for the Union Trust bank. Start by checking out the building's main entrance from across the street. It's Guardian Red bricks make the building stand out in the city's skyline.
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.
