Mark Hall for HistoricDetroit.org

A detail of the Ford Building's terra cotta facade

Jack P. Johnson for HistoricDetroit.org

The Griswold Street entrance in the evening

Photo by Jennifer Baross for HistoricDetroit.org

Some of Burnham's classical details on the Ford Building's exterior

Detroit Free Press file photo

The Ford Building in 2009

Detroit Free Press file photo

The Ford Building opened in 1909.

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The Griswold Street entrance

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Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org

Photo by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) for HistoricDetroit.org