Cadillac Tower
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This article is about the Detroit skyscraper Cadillac Tower. For the attached skyscraper complex approved for construction, see Cadillac Centre. For the New Center Detroit skyscraper, see Cadillac Place.
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. 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 stations WMXD, WLLZ and television station WLPC-CD. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2005.[6]
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Cadillac Tower | |
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Former names | Barlum Tower |
General information | |
Type | Commercial offices |
Coordinates | 42.331976°N 83.044893°W / 42.331976; -83.044893 |
Owner | Bedrock Detroit |
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 |
Built by | Otto Misch Co. |
Architect | Bonnah & Chaffee |
Architectural style | Neo-Gothic, Chicago School[1] |
NRHP reference No. | 05000737 |
Added to NRHP | July 27, 2005 |
References | |
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