Penobscot Building
Penobscot Building
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L B
Taylor, MI452 contributions
July 2022
This is a beautiful building. This building stands out from most buildings downtown. The interior is gorgeous, you don't find buildings made like that nowadays.
Written 19 March 2023
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Michael C
Melbourne, Australia5,950 contributions
June 2017 • Business
Another interesting old building located in Downtown Detroit. Classic architecture and imposing street presence.
Written 8 July 2017
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GopherHawk
West Des Moines, Iowa64 contributions
Mar 2016 • Solo
Classic architecture and one of the tallest in the city. Kind of difficult to photograph due to the urban density and setbacks, but do not miss.
Written 16 March 2016
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mslovetotravel2013
Detroit, MI129 contributions
Apr 2015 • Family
The building is a well kept building full of businesses you need such as friend of the court, the American Disabilities transportation and many others. The parking is horrible and the lots are very expensive so go early morning.
Written 29 March 2016
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Greg D
Grosse Pointe Woods, MI251 contributions
June 2015 • Family
The Penobscot Building is yet another classic architectural gem in Detroit. The design of the building, decorative exterior, elevators, light fixtures and more are a real treat.
Written 1 October 2015
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James A
Windsor, Canada19,887 contributions
Aug 2015 • Solo
This building isn't as nice or impressive at the Guardian Building, but it's still worth a photo stop to check it out if you're in downtown Detroit. It was completed in 1928 and the beauty of the architecture still holds up after all these years. Great building so go check it out.
Written 9 September 2015
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connievance324
Garden City, Michigan
Since we can't bring in cell phones are their phones in there to use for your ride to come pick you up?
Written 7 May 2017
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