Fisher Building, Art Deco skyscraper in New Center, United States.
The Fisher Building is a 30-story skyscraper in Detroit's New Center district featuring ornamental surfaces of limestone, granite, and marble that create a distinctive appearance. The structure displays Mayan Revival architectural details in its facade design.
The Fisher brothers commissioned architect Albert Kahn to design this building as their company headquarters, with construction finished in 1928. It became a landmark during Detroit's period of industrial growth and automotive prosperity.
The Fisher Theatre inside serves as a Broadway performance venue today, though it began as a grand movie palace with Mayan-inspired decoration that once seated thousands. The ornate interior design still shows traces of its earlier role as a cinema destination for the city.
The building houses 46 elevators and serves as headquarters for various organizations including Detroit Public Schools. Access to the Fisher Theatre inside depends on event schedules, so checking ahead is helpful for visitors wanting to see the interior.
The tower top originally featured gold-leaf tiles that were covered during World War II and later replaced with green terra cotta tiles that reflect light at night. This change gives the building a shimmering quality when viewed from a distance after dark.
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