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| Metropolitan Building |
 |
| Information |
| Location |
33 John R Street
Detroit, Michigan  United States
|
| Status |
Complete |
| Constructed |
1924-1925 |
| Use |
office |
| Height |
| Antenna/Spire |
182"-10' |
| Roof |
173"-8' |
| Floor count |
15 |
| Companies |
| Architect |
Weston and Ellington |
The Metropolitan Building is a high-rise office building located at a triangular lot at 33 John R Street in downtown Detroit, Michigan, near Grand Circus Park.
The building was built in 1924 and finished in 1925. It stands at 15 stories and was once used for offices and jewelers. It has been called the Jeweler's building. Today it is listed as planned for development for lofts by the city. It is designed in the neo-gothic architectural style. It is made mainly with brick, granite, and terra cotta.
[edit] References
- Hill, Eric J. and John Gallagher (2002). AIA Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture. Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-3120-3.
- Meyer, Katherine Mattingly and Martin C.P. McElroy with Introduction by W. Hawkins Ferry, Hon A.I.A. (1980). Detroit Architecture A.I.A. Guide Revised Edition. Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-1651-4.
- Sharoff, Robert (2005). American City: Detroit Architecture. Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-3270-6.
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