Penobscot Block, Art Deco office building in Downtown Detroit, United States
The Penobscot Building stands 47 stories tall, featuring Indiana limestone cladding, a granite base, and architectural setbacks that define its silhouette against the Detroit skyline.
Constructed in 1928, the structure ranked as the eighth tallest building worldwide and remained Michigan's highest point until the Renaissance Center surpassed it in 1977.
The building incorporates Native American design elements throughout its exterior and interior, reflecting the heritage of the Penobscot tribe from Maine.
The building functions as a central hub for Detroit's wireless internet infrastructure and maintains a modern fiber-optic network for business communications.
The structure includes a 12-foot diameter orb at its summit that functions as an aviation beacon, visible from a distance of 40 miles when operational.
Location: Michigan
GPS coordinates: 42.33030,-83.04720
Latest update: March 4, 2025 13:45
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