Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, Federal skyscraper in Detroit, United States
The Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building spans an entire city block with 27 floors of reinforced concrete structure at 477 Michigan Avenue.
The building opened in 1976 to gather federal agencies from scattered locations and received its name from Michigan Senator Patrick McNamara.
The structure contains multiple art pieces, including paintings by Sam Gilliam and Harold Cohn displayed within its public spaces.
The facility houses offices for federal agencies including the FBI, IRS, Social Security Administration, and Veterans Affairs with security screening for visitors.
The building features recessed corners in its design, which strengthens the structure while removing competition for corner office locations.
Location: Michigan
Inception: 1976
Architects: SmithGroup
Floors above the ground: 27
GPS coordinates: 42.33120,-83.05320
Latest update: March 9, 2025 11:22
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