Detroit's Penobscot Building

GPTKB entity

Statements (48)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:building
gptkbp:address 645 Griswold St, Detroit, MI
gptkbp:architect gptkb:Wirt_C._Rowland
gptkbp:architectural_style gptkb:towers
gptkbp:associated_with Detroit's architectural heritage
gptkbp:building_type commercial
gptkbp:built gptkb:Penobscot_Railway_Company
gptkbp:civic_engagement important for local identity
gptkbp:code meets modern standards
gptkbp:community_impact contributes to local economy
gptkbp:completed 1928
gptkbp:constructed_in steel and terra cotta
gptkbp:construction_cost gptkb:$8_million
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of Detroit's economic growth in the 1920s
gptkbp:current_use gptkb:office
gptkbp:designated_as gptkb:historical_landmark
gptkbp:designated_historic_district gptkb:Detroit's_Financial_District
gptkbp:elevation 173 meters
gptkbp:famous_for its unique Art Deco design
gptkbp:featured_in various films and media
gptkbp:floors gptkb:6
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1,200,000 square feet
gptkbp:has_historical_building recognized by local authorities
gptkbp:has_public_transport easily accessible
gptkbp:height 565 feet
gptkbp:historical_significance one of the tallest buildings in Detroit at the time of completion
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Detroit's Penobscot Building
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Chicago_School_of_architecture
gptkbp:is_visible_from various points in Detroit
gptkbp:landmark designated
in Detroit
gptkbp:location gptkb:Detroit
gptkbp:notable_feature gptkb:observation_deck
gptkbp:notable_for its height in Detroit skyline
gptkbp:notable_residents various law firms
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Penobscot_Building_LLC
gptkbp:part_of gptkb:Detroit_skyline
gptkbp:part_of_skyline Detroit's downtown area
gptkbp:renovated gptkb:2005
gptkbp:renovation gptkb:2005
$20 million
gptkbp:style gptkb:Art_Deco
gptkbp:surrounding_area urban environment
gptkbp:sustainability_features energy-efficient systems
gptkbp:viewing_platform available to the public
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Wirt_C._Rowland
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6