April 14, 2009
Downtown
address:
10 Witherell
data:
Year built: 1928
Architect: Louis & Paul Kamper
Style: Classical with Beaux-Arts details
history:
When originally built, it was referred to as the Eaton Tower and was the 2nd tallest building in Michigan at the time. The classical style tower was once topped with Beaux-Arts details, most of which have now disappeared. The building features relative small floor [...]
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April 7, 2009
Downtown
address:
1011 Woodward
data:
Year Built: 1896
Year Demolished: 1962
Architect: Daniel Burnham
Style: Beaux Arts
history:
When completed in 1896, the Majestic Building was the tallest building in Detroit until 1909 when the Ford Building was completed. The building featured terra cotta inside and out. The Majestic was demolished in 1962 to make way for the First Federal Building, also known as [...]
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