New Center in Detroit in Wayne County, Michigan — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)

Fisher Building

Photographed by Kathy Garman, December 2, 2022

1. Fisher Building Marker

The marker is located on the east wall of the main lobby off of West Grand Boulevard.

Inscription.

The Golden Tower of the Fisher Building has brightened the skyline of metropolitan Detroit since 1928. Called Detroit’s largest art object, the edifice is a city landmark. The Fisher Brothers, developers of the closed automobile, erected the building for their offices. Architect Albert Kahn received the Architectural League’s Silver Medal designating this as the most beautiful commercial structure of the year. Outside metallic trim is solid bronze. Gold leaf dominates the hand-painted arcade ceiling, and marble from all over the world graces both the exterior and interior of the building. Shops, restaurants, art galleries, business offices, and the renowned Fisher Theatre are housed within its walls. Underground walkways connect the Fisher Building to the General Motors World Headquarters and the New Center Building.

Erected 1978 by Michigan History Division, Department of State. (Marker Number S474.)

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Industry & Commerce. In addition, it is included in the Michigan Historical Commission series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1928.

Location. 42° 22.16′ N,

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83° 4.617′ W. Marker is in Detroit, Michigan, in Wayne County. It is in New Center. It is on West Grand Boulevard 0.2 miles west of Woodward Avenue (State Route 1), on the right when traveling west. The marker is located in the main lobby of the Fisher Building, mounted on the east wall. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit MI 48202, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Southeast Michigan.

It is also in the American Midwest

and on the Great Lakes.

Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France

and also the Northwest Territory.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Algiers Motel (approx. half a mile away); United Sound Systems Recording Studios (approx. half a mile away); Studebaker in Detroit (approx. 0.6 miles away); Milwaukee Junction (approx. 0.6 miles away); Ford's Model T (approx. 0.6 miles away); Steps to Success (approx.

Fisher Building Main Lobby and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by John Garman, December 2, 2022

2. Fisher Building Main Lobby and Marker

This view is looking north with the marker located on the right, mounted on the wall.

0.6 miles away); At The Height Of His Powers (approx. 0.6 miles away); Creating A Legend (approx. 0.6 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Detroit.

Photographed by John Garman, December 2, 2022

3. Fisher Building Main Lobby and Marker

This view is looking south towards West Grand Boulevard.

Fisher Building image. Click for full size.

Photographed by J.T. Lambrou

4. Fisher Building

Credits. This page was last revised on December 28, 2024. It was originally submitted on December 16, 2022, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. This page has been viewed 560 times since then and 53 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on December 16, 2022, by John Garman of Rochester Hills. 4. submitted on December 15, 2024, by J.T. Lambrou of New Boston, Michigan. • J. Makali Bruton was the editor who published this page.