The elevator lobby and main staircase of the Kresge Administration Building

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The elevator lobby and main staircase

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The main staircase in the building's elevator lobby

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The elevator lobby and main staircase, with the main entrance lobby of Second Avenue at left.

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The executive offices at the front of the second floor are opulent showcases of Art Deco interior design.

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The executive offices at the front of the second floor are opulent showcases of Art Deco interior design.

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Sebastian S. Kresge's office features incredible woodwork on the doors.

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Doors in Sebastian S. Kresge's office

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Detail of the woodwork on the doors of Sebastian S. Kresge's office

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Kresge Administration Building - Lower level

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One of the Kresge building's elevator doors

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Looking into the building's main entrance lobby, from the elevator lobby

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The mail slot in the elevator lobby

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The Kresge building's main entrance doors

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The steps from the main entrance into the elevator lobby

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Detail of one of the elevator cabs

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Detail of the ceiling inside one of the elevator cabs

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Detail of the radiator screens in the main lobby

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One of the elevator cabs

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One of the lab spaces in the building

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Detail of the tilework found throughout the building's labs and hallways

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This was said to be Sebastian S. Kresge's private elevator.

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One of the lab rooms in the building

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Detail of tile work in one of the building's labs

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The tile work in the labs is replicated in some of the hallways.

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S. S. Kresge Administration Building - Mr. Kresge's Office / Private Restroom

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S. S. Kresge Administration Building - Mr. Kresge's Private Restroom

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