History of the Penobscot Building

History of the Penobscot Building. . The glow of the Penobscot Beacon has been a symbol of light and in Detroit since 1908. Beginning in 1813 when the community of Detroit began to gain headway as a trading center, the corner of Fort and Griswold has been home to individuals and businesses that promote commerce, industry and prosperity. So much so that Penobscot's founder Simon J. Murphy memorialized this concept with the three allegorical figures that can be seen between the lower windows on the Fort Street side of the building. The building was named by Murphy after the powerful tribe of Penobscot Indians. Replicas of this American heritage are reflected in the beautiful lobby entrance to the building., In the early 1900's when the architectural plan for the Penobscot building was conceived, it was said to be a bold statement in the language of its day, departing from the traditional Gothic architecture of the past., The millennium brought about the conversion of the central business district to the digital business district. The Penobscot building continues to be one of unparalleled vision and strength. The building was restored to it's original dignity and has been equipped with technology to allow access to the most advanced voice, data and video transmission. In the age of technology the Penobscot Beacon will continue to represent light and direction to the future.