Detroit, MI Guardian Building
The Guardian Building was constructed in 1929 as the Union Trust Building. It was designed by Wirt C. Rowland, of the Smith, Hinchman & Grylls firm, was the building's architect while Corrado Parducci created the two sculptures flanking the Griswold Street entrance. Mary Chase Perry Stratton worked closely with Rowland in the design of the symbolic decorations throughout the building. The building's interior is lavishly decorated with mosaic and Pewabic and Rookwood tile. The semi-circular exterior domes are filled with Pewabic Pottery. The building is on the National Register #89001165 and part of the Detroit Financial District Historic District. #09001067; it is also a National Historic Landmard.
Detroit, MI Guardian Building
The Guardian Building was constructed in 1929 as the Union Trust Building. It was designed by Wirt C. Rowland, of the Smith, Hinchman & Grylls firm, was the building's architect while Corrado Parducci created the two sculptures flanking the Griswold Street entrance. Mary Chase Perry Stratton worked closely with Rowland in the design of the symbolic decorations throughout the building. The building's interior is lavishly decorated with mosaic and Pewabic and Rookwood tile. The semi-circular exterior domes are filled with Pewabic Pottery. The building is on the National Register #89001165 and part of the Detroit Financial District Historic District. #09001067; it is also a National Historic Landmard.