Farwell Building, Commercial building in Downtown Detroit, United States
The eight-story rectangular Farwell Building features extensive glass sections on its front facade, with Ionic pilasters standing at the corners and central entrance.
The structure, completed in 1915, was designed by architect Harrie W. Bonnah and named after Jesse Farwell, who built his fortune in real estate and shipping.
Louis Comfort Tiffany executed the interior design, creating a vaulted dome ceiling with thousands of glass pieces backed by gold leaf and brass elevator doors.
The building reopened in 2019 following a $40.5 million restoration project, now containing 82 apartment units plus office and restaurant spaces at 1249 Griswold Street.
During the 1970s, the owner donated the building to the Detroit Historical Society to prevent demolition, leading to its registration as a National Historic Place.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1915
Architectural style: Chicago School
GPS coordinates: 42.33333,-83.05000
Latest update: April 1, 2025 15:22
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