Book Tower, Detroit

Name: Book Tower
Address: Detroit, United States

#136 among attractions in Detroit

Neo-renaissance architecture

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The Book Tower is a 145 m, 38-story skyscraper located at 1265 Washington Boulevard in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, within the Washington Boulevard Historic District. Construction began on the Italian Renaissance-style building in 1916 as an addition to the original Book Building, and finished a decade later. Designed in the Academic Classicism style, in addition to the 38 rentable floors, it has two basement levels and two mechanical floors beneath the green copper roof, a roofing style shared by the nearby Westin Book Cadillac Hotel. Retail and gallery floors used to reside on the first and second floors, with businesses previously occupying the rest. The building is currently unoccupied but is under renovation by Bedrock Real Estate Services and is planned to open again. ()

Alternative names: Completed: 1926 (98 years ago)Architectural style: NeoclassicismTop floor height: 463 ftFloors: 38Coordinates: 42°19'60"N, 83°3'6"W

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Book Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Cliff Bell's, Fox Theatre, Grand Circus Park, Detroit Opera House.

~1350 ftN
Dancing, Nightlife
Cliff Bell's, Detroit
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~1940 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Fox Theatre, Detroit
10 min walk • The Fox Theatre in Detroit stands as an opulent emblem of the city's rich cultural history and architectural grandeur. Opened in 1928, this majestic venue was originally a movie palace but has since become a beacon for the performing arts, hosting a diverse array of...
~1130 ftN
Park
Grand Circus Park, Detroit
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit, Grand Circus Park serves as a verdant oasis amidst the bustling cityscape. This historic park, which spans roughly 5 acres, is a hub of urban greenery and a testament to Detroit's commitment to revitalizing its downtown area.
~1420 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Detroit Opera House, Detroit
7 min walk • The Detroit Opera House stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, United States. This elegant venue, renowned for its stunning architecture and acoustics, has become a cornerstone of the city's performing arts scene.
~1920 ftS
Sport, Sport venue
TCF Center, Detroit
10 min walk • The TCF Center, formerly known as Cobo Hall, is a premier convention center located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. Spanning 2.4 million square feet, the TCF Center is a hub for national and international events, ranging from automotive shows to corporate...
0.4 miNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
11 min walk • The Music Hall Center for Performing Arts is a 1,731-seat theatre located in the city's theatre district at 350 Madison Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre, designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1610 ftN
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
8 min walk • The Fillmore Detroit is a multi-use entertainment venue operated by Live Nation. Built in 1925, the Fillmore Detroit was known for most of its history as the State Theatre.
~590 ftNE
Synagogue
Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit
3 min walk • The Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue is a synagogue located at 1457 Griswold Street in Detroit, Michigan.
~640 ftS
Memorial
Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit
4 min walk • The Rosa Parks Transit Center is the main local bus station in Detroit, Michigan serving as the central hub for the Detroit Department of Transportation bus system. The station was built on the site of Times Square in the west end of Downtown Detroit.
~890 ftE
Skyscraper
David Stott Building, Detroit
5 min walk • The David Stott Building is a 38 story high-rise apartment building with office space on floors 2-6 and retail space on the first floor.
~500 ftSE
Skyscraper
Washington Boulevard Building, Detroit
3 min walk • The Washington Boulevard Building is a high-rise apartment building located at 234 State Street at the corner of State Street and Washington Boulevard in downtown Detroit, Michigan.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Book Tower?

Nearby attractions include Industrial Building, Detroit (2 min walk), Farwell Building, Detroit (3 min walk), Washington Boulevard Building, Detroit (3 min walk), Isaac Agree Downtown Synagogue, Detroit (3 min walk).

How to get to Book Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Book Tower:

Bus

Grand River / Times Square • Lines: 03, 16, 29, 31, 92 (1 min walk)
Rosa Parks Transit Center #12 • Lines: 67 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Times Square • Lines: Dpm (2 min walk)
Michigan • Lines: Dpm (4 min walk)

Tram

Campus Martius • Lines: QLine (6 min walk)
Grand Circus Park • Lines: QLine (6 min walk)