The most recently constructed skyscrapers in the city are One Detroit Center, completed in 1993, and Hollywood Casino at Greektown, completed in 2009. The latter rises 348 feet (106 m) and contains 30 floors.[5] The city has received many significant restoration projects, which include the 29 story Westin Book Cadillac Hotel; originally built in 1924 and restored in 2008, it rises 349 feet (106 m).[6]
Tallest buildings
This list ranks Detroit skyscrapers that stand at least 300 feet (91 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. This includes spires and architectural details but does not include antenna masts. The "Year" column indicates the year a building was completed.
Tallest building in the city and the state since 1977, 161st-tallest building in the United States. Tallest hotel in the world upon completion; now stands as the second tallest hotel in the Western Hemisphere. Major renovation completed in 2004.[1][7] The entire complex is owned by General Motors.
When completed in 1928, the Penobscot was the world's eighth tallest building. It was the city's tallest from 1928 to 1977.[9][10] The Penobscot stands at the center of the Detroit Financial District.
The 38-story Book Tower and the adjoining 13-story Book Building underwent a nearly $400 million renovation, re-opening in 2023 as a mixed residential and retail/office space.[21]
Fully renovated in 2012 as a mixed- use residential building. The project created residential units on floors 5-34, with the lower 4 floors dedicated to retail, entertainment, and office space. Originally known as the Eaton Tower.[36][37]
This list ranks Detroit skyscrapers based on their pinnacle height, which includes radio masts and antennas. As architectural features and spires can be regarded as subjective, some skyscraper enthusiasts prefer this method of measurement. Standard architectural height measurement, which excludes antennas in building height, is included for comparative purposes.
Groundbreaking occurred on December 14, 2017.[77][78][79]
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Groundbreaking occurred on December 13, 2018. As of May 2021, the project remains largely undeveloped and alternative uses are being planned for the site.[80]
This lists buildings that once held the title of tallest building in Detroit. For most of Detroit's earlier years, the tallest buildings in the city were churches and government buildings with their steeples. The first skyscraper in the city is usually considered the Hammond Building, completed in 1889.[3] However, since the 10-story building did not surpass the steeple of the Fort Street Presbyterian Church, it never became a city record holder. The first skyscraper to have the distinction of being Detroit's tallest building was the Ford Building, completed in 1909.[82]
This list ranks buildings in Detroit's suburban municipalities that stand at least 200 feet (61 m) tall, based on standard height measurement. Existing structures are included for ranking purposes based on present height.
Tallest building in Downriver and the tallest building between Detroit and Toledo, Ohio. Being redeveloped into apartments as of 2024.
Notes
A. ^ abcGeneral Motors, the owner of the Detroit Marriott at the Renaissance Center, maintains that the building has 73 floors.[95] Hines Interests, the property management firm for the building, gives a floor count of 74,[96] while architect Skidmore, Owings and Merrill gives a floor count of 75.[97]Emporis and other building database sites usually give the floor count as 70,[1][98] while other sources state 73 stories.[99] This table uses the floor count of 73 as stated officially by the building's owner.
B.^ New York has 216 existing and under construction buildings over 492 feet (150 m), Chicago has 114, Miami has 32, Houston has 31, Los Angeles has 26, Dallas has 20, San Francisco has 21, Atlanta has 19, Boston has 19, Las Vegas has 16, Seattle has 15, Philadelphia has 15, Minneapolis has 11, Pittsburgh has 10, Jersey City has 9, Detroit has 8, Denver has 7. Source of Skyline ranking information: SkyscraperPage.com diagrams: New York City, Chicago, Miami, Houston, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, San Francisco, Boston, Las Vegas, Seattle, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, Jersey City, Minneapolis, Detroit, Denver.
C.^ The capitol of Michigan was relocated to Lansing in 1847, and the original capitol building was destroyed in a fire in 1893.
E. ^ ab St. Joseph Church, completed in 1873, tied the height of the Detroit City Hall. The city therefore had two tallest buildings for a period of 4 years, until the Fort Street Presbyterian Church was completed in 1877.
F.^ This building was constructed as the Book-Cadillac Hotel, but is now officially known as the Westin Book-Cadillac Hotel.
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^ ab"Hammond Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved November 5, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^ ab"Greektown Casino Hotel". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 7, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
^"Guardian Building". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on September 30, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
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^"Penobscot Building Annex". Emporis.com. Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved November 4, 2007.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)