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Guardian Building

500 Griswold Street, Detroit, MI 48224
+1 (313) 963-4567
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Ranked #7 of 59 attractions in Detroit
5.0 of 5 stars 19 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
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Ann Arbor, MI
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

What an amazingly beautiful building, well worth a walk by at least. More

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Bloomfield Hills, Michigan
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
39 helpful votes 39 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2012

This was a beautiful building inside. The tile work is amazing. There is a cute Detroit shop inside as well as two places to get drinks (soda, water, etc.) and snacks. More

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Los Gatos, California
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2012

lobby etc terrifically decorated! we enjoyed a nice muffin and coffee. The bookshop was very good. highly recommended if you like buildings. More

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Rochester Hills, Michigan
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58 reviews 58 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

This is Art Deco at its pinnacle! Unfortunately, without permission, you can't access all areas of the building but a walk through the lobby / entrance is simply eye-popping and well worth your time. More

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Varazze, Italy
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012

Worth a look! Gorgeous Aztec-Renaissance style. Follow me on Twitter at #Hartforth and I'll notify you of the best of the best. More

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Detroit, Michigan
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32 reviews 32 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2012

Stunning mosaic throughout the interior. Only two blocks from Campus Martius Park, definitely worth a couple block walk to see the absolutely beautiful interior. Also stop by the cute café's and boutique in the lobby -- Roland Café for coffee or light snacks, Stella Café for Panini's, Pure Detroit for your Detroit Gear. More

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Grand Rapids
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4 reviews 4 reviews
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

We visited this building to shop at Pure Detroit. The inside is just gorgeous and worth a visit just to take photos! We were told they offer tours of the building. More

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Troy, Michigan
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4 reviews 4 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

The architectural details are beautiful. Built as a financial center it one of the 1920's Detroit skyscrapers and still houses a bank. There is a video in the lobby detailing the history of the building. Worth the visit. The Detroit store located in the bank area is a great place to pick up Detroit themed gifts. Snack are available. More

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Sterling Heights
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63 reviews 63 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 February 2012

Wow! This is what you'll say when you enter this building. Note the Tiffany clock. More

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Trenton, Michigan
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9 reviews 9 reviews
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Great building with fabulous architecture. Take in the exterior before getting lost in the interior. More

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