First National Building facts for kids
Quick facts for kids First National Building |
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| Type | Office |
| Completed | 1922 |
| Height | |
| Antenna spire | 357 ft (109 m) |
| Roof | 341 ft (104 m) |
| Top floor | 336 ft (102 m) |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 26 |
| Floor area | 843,051 sq ft (78,322.0 m2) |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect | Albert Kahn |
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First National Building
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U.S. Historic district
Contributing property |
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| Location | 660 Woodward Avenue Detroit, Michigan |
| Part of | Detroit Financial District (ID09001067) |
| Designated CP | December 14, 2009 |
The First National Building is a tall skyscraper in downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is a large office building located in the city's main financial area. This building stands near other important structures like the Cadillac Tower and One Detroit Center. It is also right next to the Vinton Building.
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What is the First National Building?
This building was constructed between 1921 and 1930. It has 26 floors above ground and two levels underground. The building takes up an entire city block near Cadillac Square. It is 341 feet (104 meters) tall.
Unique Building Shape
The First National Building has a special "Z" shape. This design was chosen for a good reason. It helps make sure that most of the offices inside get lots of natural light and fresh air.
Who Designed the Building?
The famous architect Albert Kahn designed this building. He used a style called Neoclassical architecture. This style often looks like ancient Greek or Roman buildings. The building is mostly made from limestone.
Special Features of the Building
You can see large, three-story tall columns around the second floor. These are called Corinthian columns. They add to the building's grand look. The area behind these columns was once a big banking hall. Later, it was changed into smaller offices.
The building also has a parking garage. You can get to it from Bates Street. The very top edge of the building, called the cornice, was removed in the 1970s. The top part was then covered with metal.
Today, the first floor of the building has shops. The floors above are used for different kinds of offices.
Gallery
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View looking east across Woodward Avenue; the Mabley and Company Buildings and Vinton Building are at the right
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View from Campus Martius
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View from Campus Martius at night
See also
In Spanish: First National Building para niños
