Cadillac Tower facts for kids
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| Former names | Barlum Tower |
| General information | |
| Type | Commercial offices |
| Coordinates | 42°19′55″N 83°02′42″W / 42.331976°N 83.044893°W |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 176.2 m (578 ft) |
| Roof | 133.4 m (438 ft) |
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| Floor count | 40 2 below ground |
| Floor area | 31,773 m2 (342,000 sq ft) |
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Barlum Tower
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| Location | 65 Cadillac Square Detroit, Michigan |
| Built | 1927 |
| Built by | Otto Misch Co. |
| Architect | Bonnah & Chaffee |
| Architectural style | Neo-Gothic, Chicago School |
| NRHP reference No. | 05000737 |
| Added to NRHP | July 27, 2005 |
The Cadillac Tower is a very tall building, called a skyscraper, located in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It has 40 floors and stands about 133 meters (438 feet) high. The building was designed in a style called Neo-Gothic, which means it looks a bit like old castles or cathedrals.
It was built in 1927 and was first known as the Barlum Tower. The outside of the building is made from materials like terra cotta and brick. At the very top of the tower, there is a tall antenna that helps local radio and TV stations broadcast their signals. In 2005, the Cadillac Tower was added to the National Register of Historic Places, which means it's an important historical site.
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History of the Cadillac Tower
Early Days and Unique Height
When it was built, the Cadillac Tower was a very special building. It was the first building outside of New York City and Chicago to have 40 floors. This made it one of the tallest and most modern buildings of its time.
Today, the building is still very active. It houses several important city offices for Detroit, including the Planning and Development Department and the Recreation Department. The top of the tower has cool decorative parts, like spires, that reach different heights, adding to its unique look.
Famous Murals on the Building
For several years, the Cadillac Tower was known for its giant murals on one side. From 1994 to 2000, there was a huge picture of Detroit Lions football star Barry Sanders. This mural was 14 stories tall!
After that, a mural of Detroit Red Wings hockey legend Steve Yzerman took its place. Currently, the building features a large advertisement for the MGM Grand Detroit Casino, showing a lion. These murals make the building a landmark in the city.
Plans for Cadillac Centre
In 2008, there were plans to build a new complex next to the Cadillac Tower called Cadillac Centre. This project was going to be a big addition, costing about $150 million. It would have included homes, entertainment spots, and shops, all connected to the tower.
The idea was to fill an empty area next to Campus Martius Park with a modern steel and glass building. However, these plans were put on hold and eventually changed. Another company, Meridian Health Plan, is now building its headquarters in that spot instead.
Gallery
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Looking up from Cadillac Square
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Cadillac Tower from Greektown
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See also
In Spanish: Cadillac Tower para niños
