David Broderick Tower
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The Broderick Tower is a residential skyscraper in Downtown Detroit, Michigan.[1] Original construction began in 1926, and was completed in 1928. The Broderick was fully renovated in 2012 by JC Beal Construction Inc., who also served as the developer. The tower was the second tallest building in Michigan when it was originally completed in 1928. It stands 34-stories, with two basement floors. The building is designed with Neo-classical architecture, Chicago school, and Beaux-Arts designs. Limestone is a prominent material in the building's surface. It was designed by architects Louis Kamper and Paul Kamper for Theodore Eaton.
David Broderick Tower | |
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Former names | Eaton Tower (1928–1945) |
General information | |
Type | Residential |
Location | 10 Witherell Street Detroit, Michigan |
Coordinates | 42°20′9.5″N 83°2′59″W |
Construction started | 1926 |
Completed | 1928 |
Renovated | 2012 |
Height | |
Roof | 369 ft (112 m) |
Top floor | 348 ft (106 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 34 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Louis Kamper Paul Kamper |
Broderick Tower | |
Part of | Grand Circus Park Historic District (ID83000894) |
Designated CP | February 28, 1983 |
The tower is located at the Southeast corner of Woodward Avenue and Witherell Street, facing Grand Circus Park, and stands across the street from the David Whitney Building. The Broderick Tower is not a square, or even a parallelogram in shape.[2][3]