Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building, Detroit

Name: Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building
Address: Detroit, United States

#376 among attractions in Detroit

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The Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building is a class-A skyscraper located at 477 Michigan Avenue in Downtown Detroit, Michigan, designed by the Detroit architectural firm of Smith, Hinchman and Grylls. It opened in 1976 to consolidate the offices of federal agencies which were scattered in several locations in the area. It houses offices of the Consumer Product Safety Commission, Army Corps of Engineers, Defense Contract Management Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation, United States Department of Housing and Urban Development, Internal Revenue Service, Peace Corps, Railroad Retirement Board, Veteran Affairs, The American Legion Department of Michigan and Social Security Administration. It is named for Patrick V. McNamara, a Democratic United States Senator from the State of Michigan from 1955 to 1966. ()

Completed: 1976 (48 years ago)Top floor height: 380 ftFloors: 27Coordinates: 42°19'52"N, 83°3'12"W

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Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Joe Louis Arena, Cliff Bell's, Huntington Place, Fox Theatre.

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Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
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Gothic Revival architecture, Church
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Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
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Concerts and shows, Theater
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The Fillmore Detroit, Detroit
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Which popular attractions are close to Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building?

Nearby attractions include Rosa Parks Transit Center, Detroit (2 min walk), Gabriel Richard Building, Detroit (3 min walk), Detroit City Apartments, Detroit (3 min walk), Town Apartments, Detroit (5 min walk).

How to get to Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Patrick V. McNamara Federal Building:

Bus

Michigan / Cass • Lines: 02, 03, 06, 255, 261, 530, 620, 830, 851 (2 min walk)
Michigan / 1st NS • Lines: 02, 06, 255, 530, 830 (2 min walk)

Light rail

Michigan • Lines: Dpm (2 min walk)
Fort/Cass • Lines: Dpm (4 min walk)

Tram

Campus Martius • Lines: QLine (8 min walk)
Grand Circus Park • Lines: QLine (11 min walk)