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Historic art deco skyscraper built in 1928 with a colorful tiled lobby & retail space.
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we had our wedding ceremony and reception at the guardian building in the promenade. it was the most magical space and night, that left us and our guests in aww of it all. Paige was very attentive and responsive in making sure everything was set for our day. If you are considering a unique downtown Detroit wedding, consider the guardian building! you will not be disappointed.
The lobby of the Guardian Building is open to the public. It's absolutely worth your time to take a quick walk through to see the amazing architecture. For a more in depth experience, City Tour Detroit, located on the first floor of the building, offers a free tour on Sunday at 12pm and 1:30pm (as of Nov '23). It lasts about one hour. You get the full history of the building along with stops on lower and higher floors that you can't see on your own. If you have the time, I would definitely recommend the tour. It was a lot of fun.
This is an absolutely beautiful building. From the outside to the inside. We happened to have fate on our side to arrive in the breathtaking lobby exactly at noon on Sunday - just in time for a free tour given by Melissa at CityTour Detroit which got my friends and I exclusive access to: the original boardroom which was really beautiful and so well designed. We saw the views from one of the top floors, which was an amazing way to see the city. Which I think they said is available to rent, which us genius because itd make an incredible venue. We were also given a tour of the original vault in the basement, which was super cool and creepy. Without the tour you only have access to the lobby and first floor which is totally worth the stop but if you're around on the dates the tour is available check the times and 100% do it that way. You can ask questions, and if you're like me and love architectural design, you can just take in all the intricate details and beautiful artistic interjections. It's like The Great Gatsby, but make it indigenous. 10/10
My friends and I just walked inside to see the beautiful architecture of this amazing historical building. They do offer tours, check online to see what's is available. There are some businesses on the ground floor that are open to the public. Some food options, but mostly open during the working hours. There is one public bathroom.
This building is an amazing work of art. It's a must-see if you are going to walk around Downtown Detroit. They have done an amazing job of keeping it repaired. It looks brand new! It is a perfect example of the Art Deco style. They are very accommodating in allowing you into the ground floor lobby. It's is amazing
The Guardian Building is an architectural masterpiece that truly stands out in the Detroit skyline. The Art Deco design and intricate details are awe-inspiring. Don't miss the opportunity to step into the past while appreciating the Guardian Building's timeless beauty.
After all the years of both being in Detroit and coming to Detroit, I realize that there are plenty of things that I still haven’t seen. I can now cross the Guardian building off that list. I actually came down yesterday to see the MLK statue. I ended up finding parking on Fort St, so when I walked down Griswold towards the water, I found myself immediately outside this beautiful work of art. I also was not aware that they host tours on Sundays. When I walked into the gift shop, the lady working told me they started a little bit ago if I wanted to join in, so I did. It was a nice little tour. I enjoy both history and old artistic construction. I highly recommend checking it out.
