Guardian Building
Guardian Building | |
Interactive map showing the location of Guardian Building | |
| Location | 500 Griswold Street Detroit, Michigan |
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| Coordinates | 42°19′47″N 83°2′45″W / 42.32972°N 83.04583°W |
| Built | 1929 |
| Architect | Wirt C. Rowland of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls |
| Architectural style | Mayan Revival, Art Deco |
| Part of | Detroit Financial District (ID09001067) |
| NRHP reference No. | 89001165 |
| Significant dates | |
| Added to NRHP | June 29, 1989 |
| Designated NHL | June 29, 1989 |
Guardian Building is a landmark 43-story office skyscraper in the Financial District of downtown Detroit, Michigan. Built from 1928 to 1929, the building was originally called the Union Trust Building and is a bold example of Art Deco architecture, including art moderne designs. It was designated a National Historic Landmark in 1989, and is currently owned by Wayne County.