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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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500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

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

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500 Griswold St, Detroit, MI 48226 Get directions

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