Boji Tower

Boji Tower is an Art Deco high-rise in Lansing with 23 stories, rising to approximately 297 feet and featuring a facade of bricks in 17 different colors combined with limestone details. The building contains office space and stands across from the Michigan State Capitol.

The tower was financed in 1931 by automotive pioneer R.E. Olds and was the tallest building in Michigan outside of Detroit at that time. Its completion marked a major investment in the city during the Great Depression.

The bronze elevator doors display detailed engravings depicting industrial scenes and labor from the region's automotive history. These decorative panels reflect how important the car industry was to the local community and identity.

The building sits downtown directly across from the State Capitol and is easy to reach on foot. Visitors can explore the lobby to view the ornate elevator doors and architectural details, particularly the decorated bronze doors inside.

The city changed a local height restriction that limited buildings to about 150 feet specifically to allow this tower's construction. This exception reveals how important city officials considered the economic impact of the project.

Location: Michigan

Inception: 1931

Architectural style: Art Deco

GPS coordinates: 42.73278,-84.55306

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:41