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Penobscot Building (Greater) - Photos (exterior details)

Penobscot Building (Greater)

A close-up view at some of the details of the Penobscot Building exterior (main entrance)- Apr. 14, 2025

A close-up view at some of the details of the Penobscot Building exterior (main entrance)- Apr. 14, 2025

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

A close-up view at some of the details of the Penobscot Building exterior (main entrance)- Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at some of the details of the Penobscot Building exterior (main entrance)- Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at a relief carving of a Native American, known as "Big Chief Penobscot" - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at a relief carving of a Native American, known as "Big Chief Penobscot" - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at a gold-painted cast iron flagpole mount - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at a gold-painted cast iron flagpole mount - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at the panels from the Native American-themed zodiac inside the main entrance arch - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at the panels from the Native American-themed zodiac inside the main entrance arch - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at a window spandrel with a bull for financial strength - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at some of the details of the Penobscot Building exterior - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at the main entrance - Apr. 14, 2025
A close-up view at Eagle detail of a light fixture over the main entrance - Apr. 14, 2025
A unique view at the Penobscot building's top floors with the Buhl building on the right.
A close-up view of the upper reaches of the Greater Penobscot Building - Photo from Jul. 12, 2026
A view at the Penobscot from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025
A view at the Penobscot from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025
A view at the Penobscot from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025
A view at the Penobscot from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025
A view at the Penobscot from the 38th floor of the Ally Building - Photo from Jan. 30, 2025
A close-up view of the upper reaches of the Greater Penobscot Building - Photo from Jul. 12, 2026
Greater Penobscot Building exterior detail on the north wall, relief figures representing industry, commerce and prosperity - May 21, 2025
Greater Penobscot Building exterior detail on the north wall, relief figures representing industry, commerce and prosperity - May 21, 2025
Greater Penobscot Building exterior detail on the north wall, relief figures representing industry, commerce and prosperity - May 21, 2025
Greater Penobscot Building, Window Spandrels on the north facade - May 21, 2025
Greater Penobscot Building, Window Spandrels on the north facade - May 21, 2025
Greater Penobscot Building detail, clock mounted on Northeast corner - May 21, 2025
The American Indian chief over the Griswold Street entrance
These owl men guard the entrance to the Penobscot on Griswold Street.
Big Chief perched above the Griswold Street entrance