Penobscot Building, Office tower in Detroit Financial District, United States.
The Penobscot Building rises 47 stories with limestone cladding, granite base, and features an H-shaped design that maximizes natural light exposure.
Upon its completion in 1928, the Penobscot Building ranked as the eighth tallest building worldwide and remained Michigan's highest structure until 1977.
The building incorporates Native American decorative elements throughout its architecture, with sculptures and limestone carvings created by artist Corrado Parducci.
The structure contains forty-five floors above ground, two basement levels, and provides approximately 1,258,900 square feet of office space.
A red orb measuring 12 feet in diameter sits atop the building, functioning as an aviation beacon visible from 40 miles when illuminated.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1905
Architects: Donaldson and Meier
Architectural style: Beaux-Arts
Floors above the ground: 13
Elevators: 5
Height: 202.4 m
Part of: Detroit Financial District
Address: 131 West Fort Street
GPS coordinates: 42.33014,-83.04811
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:04
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