Ally Detroit Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ally Detroit Center |
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The building in 2022
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| Former names | One Detroit Center (1993–2015) |
| Alternative names | Comerica Tower 500 Woodward Avenue |
| General information | |
| Status | Complete |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Architectural style | Postmodern |
| Location | 500 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan |
| Coordinates | 42°19′48″N 83°02′42″W / 42.330°N 83.045°W |
| Construction started | 1991 |
| Completed | 1993 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 188.7 m (619 ft) |
| Roof | 184.9 m (607 ft) |
| Top floor | 176.2 m (578 ft) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 43 2 below ground |
| Floor area | 1,674,700 sq ft (155,580 m2) |
| Lifts/elevators | 22 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Philip Johnson John Burgee |
| Developer | Hines Interests |
| Main contractor | Walbridge Aldinger Company |
The Ally Detroit Center, once known as One Detroit Center, is a very tall building in Downtown Detroit. It stands proudly over the city's financial area. This amazing skyscraper is 619 feet (189 m) tall.
With 43 stories, it is the tallest office building in the state of Michigan. It is also the second tallest building overall in Michigan. Only the main hotel tower of the Renaissance Center, a few blocks away, is taller. The building has a huge floor area of about 1,674,708 sq ft (155,585.5 m2).
Building Design and Style
This building was designed by famous architects John Burgee and Philip Johnson. They were important in a style called postmodern architecture. This style mixes old and new ideas in design. The Ally Detroit Center was built between 1991 and 1993.
The building is known for its unique design. It has spires that look like old European Gothic buildings. These spires help it blend in with Detroit's historic skyline. The building is mostly made of granite. People sometimes call it a "twin gothic structure" because of its pairs of spires.
In 1996, the Ally Detroit Center won an award for its excellent design. Small models of the building are popular souvenirs in Detroit.
What's Inside the Building?
The Ally Detroit Center is home to many different businesses. It has offices for several law firms. You can also find shops, a restaurant, and a gym inside.
For a long time, Comerica Bank had its main offices here. But in 2009, the bank decided to move its Michigan operations to a different building.
In 2015, a company called Bedrock Real Estate Services bought the building. Soon after, Ally Financial signed a big lease. They decided to move their main office into the building. They also brought all their employees from other parts of Detroit into this one building. Because of this, the tower was renamed the Ally Detroit Center.
Since then, new places have opened on the first floor. A full-service restaurant called Townhouse opened in 2015. In 2019, a Plum Market grocery store also opened its doors.
Images for kids
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View from Cadillac Square
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View from the Courtyard Marriott
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One Detroit Center in the city skyline
See also
In Spanish: One Detroit Center para niños
