Detroit Building Explained

Detroit Building
Nrhp Type:	cp
Nocat:	yes
Partof:	Park Avenue Historic District
Partof Refnum:	97000396
Designated Nrhp Type:	May 13, 1997
Location:	2210 Park Avenue Detroit, Michigan
Coordinates:	42.3372°N -83.0528°W
Built:	1923
Architect:	Arnold & Shreve

The Detroit Building is a high-rise office building located at 2210 Park Avenue, in Downtown Detroit, Michigan.

Description

The building was constructed in 1923, and stands at 10 floors in height. It was designed in the Beaux-Arts architectural style.

• Architects: Arnold & Shreve
• The building was named originally named the Detroit Life Insurance Company Building after the building's main tenant, which occupied the top four floors.
• This building became part of the Park Avenue Historic District in 1997.

The building is to be renovated as part of the new hockey arena district announced in 2013.

External links

• Official Detroit Building website
• Google Maps location of Detroit Building
• Web site: Emporis building ID 190672 . Emporis.