Guardian Building
A 1929 Art Deco skyscraper whose orange-brick walls and multicolored tile-vaulted lobby earned it the nickname “Cathedral of Finance.”
The Guardian Building is a masterpiece of Detroit’s Art Deco era, about 150 m tall. Its exterior is made of special orange “Guardian brick.” The entrance and lobby are covered with colored tiles by Pewabic and Raphaelson, along with mosaics and marble, and the vaulted ceiling features a geometric pattern. This has earned it the nickname “Cathedral of Finance.” The lobby is free to visit, and you can wander around and take photos. The building has a café and shops, and local organizations offer architecture tours on weekends. It is in the financial district, a five-minute walk from Campus Martius Park.
Opening hours
Lobby generally 07:00–19:00
Nearby sights
- Campus Martius Park
- Detroit RiverWalk
- Detroit People Mover
- Renaissance Center
- Greektown
- Comerica Park
- Fox Theatre
- Eastern Market