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The Book Tower Rotunda and Lobby area in May 2023.
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Book Building main entrance on Washington Blvd.
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The Rotunda as seen from the main entrance on Washington Blvd.
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Looking up the Rotunda from the first floor
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A view at the Book Tower study
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Stairway from first to second floor
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The Book Tower Lobby Bar not quite finished on May 10, 2023
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Looking up at the breathtaking skylight.
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The residences at Book Tower
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A slightly different angle at the Rotunda
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Beautifully restored corridors on the 4th floor
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Some more Rotunda detail
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50,000 square feet of marble were re-installed during the renovation.
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A look at the entertaining suite
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Before/After prints will be on display for a while
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Another view at the Study: a 3,000 square feet co-working space for residents and hotel guests, with views of Washington Boulevard and The Rotunda.
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More than 7,000 square feet of ornate ceiling tiles were recreated and hand painted to match the original designs and color of the structure.
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The Rotunda: a marble arched atrium that greets guests with seating beneath the breathtaking skylight.
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A look inside the "Residents Lobby"
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View toward the Rotunda from Grand River Ave. entrance
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First floor main elevator area
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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023
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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023
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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023
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The Book Tower and Building during its first Holiday season after restoration in Dec. 2023
Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org