Fisher Building, Detroit, USA

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The Fisher Building (1928) is an ornate class-A skyscraper in the New Center area of Detroit, Michigan, United States constructed of limestone, granite, and marble.

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Financed by the Fisher family with proceeds from the sale of Fisher Body to General Motors, the structure was designed to house office and retail space.

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The building was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 29, 1989. The building also contains the 2,089 seat Fisher Theatre. The building houses the headquarters of Detroit Public Schools. The Fisher building includes retail and a tourist gift shop.

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