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Guardian Building

Historical landmark · CBD ·

Guardian Building

Historical landmark · CBD ·
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14 Things to See and Do in Detroit (Updated 2025)

"I make a point of visiting the 36-floor Guardian Building downtown — completed in 1929 and a National Historic Landmark — because the interior lobby is incredibly ornate and cathedral-like, and the building is an essential example of Art Deco architecture (the building is open 24/7 and admission is free)." - Matthew Kepnes

https://www.nomadicmatt.com/travel-blogs/things-to-see-and-do-in-detroit/

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Art Deco skyscraper with colorful tilework, mosaics, murals, and views

art deco architecture
cathedral of finance
architectural detail
free tours
pure detroit
history
lobby
pewabic tile
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Information

Art Deco skyscraper with colorful tilework, mosaics, murals, and views

art deco architecture
cathedral of finance
architectural detail
free tours
pure detroit
history
lobby
pewabic tile
Google Rating
4.7 (2.5K)
Yelp Rating
4.8
Featured in Eater
Featured in

500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

Paid parking garage
Wheelchair accessible entrance
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