The exterior of the Farwell, as seen from Capitol Park

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The building is a prime example of the architectural style known as the Chicago school

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Front facade detail of the Farwell Building

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Looking down the jaw-dropping rotunda of the Farwell

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Beautifully restored main entrance

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The staircase of the Farwell building

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The lobby of the Farwell, where two Tiffany chandeliers once hung. They were stolen when the building was abandoned.

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The grand staircase

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The building originally had three elevators; due to their size, the elevators were reconfigured into two main elevators

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An octagonal light court stretches through the building from top to bottom.

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Floor number indicators were inspired from the original drawings of the Farwell building

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The Farwell Building has the only commercial lobby in Detroit designed by Louis Tiffany

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Stairway railing detail

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A Shinola clock in the Farwell building

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Another view from the grand staircase

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Another view at the rotunda and staircase

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The cast iron railings and staircases are the defining features of the building

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