Battle Creek Tower, Art Deco skyscraper in Battle Creek, Michigan
The 19-story limestone structure features vertical window banks and geometric patterns adorning its exterior facade, designed by architectural firm Holabird & Root.
Built in 1931 as Central National Tower, the building became Michigan's premier banking headquarters during the early twentieth century financial expansion.
The National Register of Historic Places recognizes this tower as a representation of Battle Creek's architectural evolution from the Great Depression era.
Located at 70 West Michigan Avenue, the tower provides office spaces and residential units in the central business district of Battle Creek.
A Federal Signal Thunderbolt tornado siren, installed in 1959, continues monthly tests from the tower's rooftop every first Saturday.
Location: Battle Creek
Inception: 1931
Architectural style: Art Deco architecture
Address: 70 West Michigan Avenue
GPS coordinates: 42.32139,-85.18417
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:11
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