Historic Detroit

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Book Tower and Building - Photos (exterior)

A view at downtown (Book Tower/Building in the center) from the Town Residences' rooftop patio - Photo from May 15, 2025

The Book Tower viewed from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025

The Book Tower as seen from Griswold & Grand River Ave. in March 2023

The Book Tower in Honolulu Blue during the NFL playoff season on January 11, 2024.

A view at the Book Building from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025

The Book Tower partially lit up on an early morning. Portions of the Rosa Parks Transit Center's Custom skyshade can be seen in the foreground. The architect had neglected to build a fire evacuation route and had to add the outside one, which may well be the longest outdoor fire escape in the world.

A view at the Book Tower and David Stott Building from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025

Grand view of the Tower

The Book Building's main entrance in Mar 2023

Holding up the building’s cornice are twelve nude women or “caryatids,” the name for a sculpted female figure that serves as an architectural support.

Another look at the intricate, over-the-top details on the crown of the Book Tower.

The Book tower north facade during a beautiful sunrise in Apr 2023

The Book Tower during sunset in August 2020. Image taken from a distant vantage point

Side entrance on Grand River Ave. After sitting vacant for more than a decade, the architecturally renowned Book Tower is making a comeback in Spring 2023 thanks to a $300M renovation.

The Book Tower as seen in early May 2023

The Farwell building and the Book Tower - two historic Detroit restorations in the early 2020s.

The Book Tower in Sep. 2023

Book Tower reflections on Aug 19, 2023

The Book Tower in November 2023

Book Tower on NYE 2023

View at the skyline from Book Tower on NYE 2023