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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
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.
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.
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....
Price & Hours. Free. Details. Free, Tours, Sightseeing Type. Less than 1 hour Time to Spend. Scorecard. Value 5.0. Facilities 3.5. Atmosphere 4.0. How we rank things to do. Designated a National...
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.
Nov 10, 2021 · It's a prime example of Art Deco architecture that rose up in the 1920s with its vibrant colors and grand designs. This video summarizes the creation ...more. The Guardian Building is one of...
