Guardian Building - Photos Exterior Detail

Guardian Building

A stylized aviator in the entry half-dome mosaic symbolizes progress

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

A carved stone sentinel holding a key symbolizes security

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

Mosaic vignettes represent the three components of commerce: industry, agriculture and transportation.

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

A lion flanked by eagles over the main entrance represents strength and vigilance.

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

Upper level exterior detail

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

A detail view from the Ally Building on Jan. 30, 2025

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

30. Jan, 2025

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

30. Jan, 2025

A view at the upper north facade on Apr. 3, 2025

A view at the skybridge between the Guardian and One Woodward - Jun. 6, 2022