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Penobscot Building - Photos Exterior Detail

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 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

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