National Historic Landmark

Fisher Building

Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
Listed
June 28, 1989
Type
Building
Period
Industrial
Ref No.
07000847

About this property

The Fisher Building is a landmark office tower located at 3011 West Grand Boulevard in the heart of the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan. The ornate 30-story building, completed in 1928, is one of the major works of architect Albert Kahn, and is designed in an Art Deco style, faced with limestone, granite, and several types of marble. The Fisher family financed the building with proceeds from the sale of Fisher Body to General Motors. It was designed to house office and retail space. The building, which contains the elaborate 2,089-seat Fisher Theatre, was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 29, 1989. It also houses the headquarters for the Detroit Public Schools and the studios of radio stations WJR, WDVD, and WUFL.

Location

3011 West Grand Boulevard
Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan
42.36916, -83.07679
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Sources

Property data from the National Register of Historic Places, National Park Service (public domain).

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When was Fisher Building listed on the National Register?

Fisher Building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places on June 28, 1989.

What type of historic resource is Fisher Building?

Fisher Building is classified as a building in the National Register of Historic Places.

Is Fisher Building a National Historic Landmark?

Yes. Fisher Building has been designated a National Historic Landmark (NHL), the highest level of federal recognition for historic properties in the United States.

What is the period of significance for Fisher Building?

The period of significance for Fisher Building is recorded as the industrial era.

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