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Guardian Building

Detroit, Michigan
County of Wayne.
500 Griswald Street
National Register Number: 89001165
Resource type: Building.
Property type: Commerce/Trade - financial institution. The threat level was Satisfactory in
2008.
Congressional District: MI-15 Certified Local Government: YES
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Current use/information: office building: http://www.sos.state.mi.us/history/preserve/phissite/guardian.html.
Web Site: www.sos.state.mi.us/history/preserve/phissite/guardian.html.

Statement of Significance (as of designation - June 29, 1989):
The Guardian Building (1928), originally the Union Trust, is a part of the progression of the history of American skyscrapers. It is one of the most ebullient examples of the use of Arts and Crafts tiles covering a steel skeleton. This warm, colorful building was the most effective symbol of the cordial, friendly image that Union Trust wanted to portray to the public.

Condition:
There are no threats to the landmark at this time.

Sterling Group is still maintaining the historic appearance of both the interior and exterior.


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