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Cadillac Tower was the first building outside [[New York City]] and [[Chicago]] to have 40 floors, including two below ground. The building also houses the city of Detroit's Planning and Development Department, and its Recreation Department. Cadillac Tower's decorative cornices and parapets are of varying heights. The corner spires rise to a height of {{convert|130|m|abbr=on}}, and the spires at the middle façade rise to the same height of the mechanical penthouse at {{convert|133.4|m|abbr=on}}. |
Cadillac Tower was the first building outside [[New York City]] and [[Chicago]] to have 40 floors, including two below ground. The building also houses the city of Detroit's Planning and Development Department, and its Recreation Department. Cadillac Tower's decorative cornices and parapets are of varying heights. The corner spires rise to a height of {{convert|130|m|abbr=on}}, and the spires at the middle façade rise to the same height of the mechanical penthouse at {{convert|133.4|m|abbr=on}}. |
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From 1994 to 2000, one side of the building featured a 14-story mural of [[Detroit Lions]] star player [[Barry Sanders]]. The mural was retired after a six-year deal with [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] expired. That mural was then replaced with one of [[Detroit Red Wings]] star [[Steve Yzerman]]. Currently the building features an ad for TAP, a sports |
From 1994 to 2000, one side of the building featured a 14-story mural of [[Detroit Lions]] star player [[Barry Sanders]]. The mural was retired after a six-year deal with [[Nike, Inc.|Nike]] expired. That mural was then replaced with one of [[Detroit Red Wings]] star [[Steve Yzerman]]. Currently the building features an ad for TAP, a sports bar at the [[MGM Grand Detroit]] Casino. |
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In January 2008, the City of Detroit and Cadillac Tower's owner Northern Group, Inc., announced plans for [[Cadillac Centre]], a $150-million mixed-use residential entertainment-retail complex attached to the skyscraper. Designed by architect Anthony Caradonna, the contemporary steel and glass 24-story center would have filled in the currently vacant Monroe Block adjacent to [[Campus Martius Park|Campus Martius]]. This project was put on indefinite hold ultimately being replaced by Meridian Health Plan's future headquarters.<ref>{{cite web | author=Daniel Duggan | title=Detroit Economic Growth Corp. ends Cadillac Centre deal | url=http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20081006/FREE/810060277/ | publisher=Crains Detroit Press | date=6 October 2008 | accessdate=6 October 2012}}</ref> |
In January 2008, the City of Detroit and Cadillac Tower's owner Northern Group, Inc., announced plans for [[Cadillac Centre]], a $150-million mixed-use residential entertainment-retail complex attached to the skyscraper. Designed by architect Anthony Caradonna, the contemporary steel and glass 24-story center would have filled in the currently vacant Monroe Block adjacent to [[Campus Martius Park|Campus Martius]]. This project was put on indefinite hold ultimately being replaced by Meridian Health Plan's future headquarters.<ref>{{cite web | author=Daniel Duggan | title=Detroit Economic Growth Corp. ends Cadillac Centre deal | url=http://www.crainsdetroit.com/article/20081006/FREE/810060277/ | publisher=Crains Detroit Press | date=6 October 2008 | accessdate=6 October 2012}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 12:58, 6 June 2014
| Cadillac Tower | |
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| Former names | Barlum Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Coordinates | 42°19′55″N 83°02′42″W / 42.331976°N 83.044893°W |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 176.2 m (578 ft) |
| Roof | 133.4 m (438 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 40 2 below ground |
| Floor area | 31,773 m2 (342,000 sq ft) |
Barlum Tower | |
| Location | 65 Cadillac Square Detroit, Michigan |
| Built | 1927 |
| Architect | Bonnah & Chaffee Otto Misch Co. |
| Architectural style | Neo-Gothic, Chicago School[1] |
| NRHP reference No. | 05000737 |
| Added to NRHP | July 27, 2005 |
| References | |
| [2][3][4][5][6] | |
The Cadillac Tower is a 40-story, 133.4 m (438 ft) Neo-Gothic skyscraper designed by the architectural firm of Bonnah & Chaffee at 65 Cadillac Square in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, not far from Renaissance Center. The building's materials include terra cotta and brick. It was built in 1927 as Barlum Tower. At the top of the tower is a tall guyed mast for local radio station WJLB and television station WLPC-CD. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[6]
History
Cadillac Tower was the first building outside New York City and Chicago to have 40 floors, including two below ground. The building also houses the city of Detroit's Planning and Development Department, and its Recreation Department. Cadillac Tower's decorative cornices and parapets are of varying heights. The corner spires rise to a height of 130 m (430 ft), and the spires at the middle façade rise to the same height of the mechanical penthouse at 133.4 m (438 ft).
From 1994 to 2000, one side of the building featured a 14-story mural of Detroit Lions star player Barry Sanders. The mural was retired after a six-year deal with Nike expired. That mural was then replaced with one of Detroit Red Wings star Steve Yzerman. Currently the building features an ad for TAP, a sports bar at the MGM Grand Detroit Casino.
In January 2008, the City of Detroit and Cadillac Tower's owner Northern Group, Inc., announced plans for Cadillac Centre, a $150-million mixed-use residential entertainment-retail complex attached to the skyscraper. Designed by architect Anthony Caradonna, the contemporary steel and glass 24-story center would have filled in the currently vacant Monroe Block adjacent to Campus Martius. This project was put on indefinite hold ultimately being replaced by Meridian Health Plan's future headquarters.[7]
Gallery
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Looking up from Cadillac Square -
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Cadillac Tower from Greektown -
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See also
References
- ^ Eric J. Hill; John Gallagher (2003). Aia Detroit: The American Institute of Architects Guide to Detroit Architecture. Wayne State University Press. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-8143-3120-0. Retrieved 26 March 2013.
- ^ "Cadillac Tower". CTBUH Skyscraper Center.
- ^ Cadillac Tower at Emporis
- ^ "Cadillac Tower". SkyscraperPage.
- ^ Cadillac Tower at Structurae
- ^ a b "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. April 15, 2008.
- ^ Daniel Duggan (6 October 2008). "Detroit Economic Growth Corp. ends Cadillac Centre deal". Crains Detroit Press. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
Further reading
- 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.
- Kvaran, Einar Einarsson, Architectural Sculpture of America, unpublished manuscript.
- 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.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - Sharoff, Robert (2005). American City: Detroit Architecture. Wayne State University Press. ISBN 0-8143-3270-6.
- Savage, Rebecca Binno and Greg Kowalski (2004). Art Deco in Detroit (Images of America). Arcadia. ISBN 0-7385-3228-2.
