77 Monroe
Identification
Name
77 Monroe
Alternative name
Standard Federal Bank Building, Michigan National Bank Building, Grand Rapids Trust Company Building
Emporis Building Number
123495
Location
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Address as text
77 Monroe Center NW
ZIP
49503
City
State
Country
Longitude
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Latitude
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Map and Surrounding Area
Technical Data
Height (architectural)
54.86 m
Height (roof)
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Floors (above ground)
13
Floors (underground)
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Construction start
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Construction end
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Gross floor area
*
Elevators
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Parking places
*
Structure in General
Construction type
high-rise building
Current status
existing [completed]Structural system
rigid frame
Structural material
steel
Facade material
terra-cotta
Facade system
applied masonry
Architectural style
neo-gothic
Usages
Main usages
commercial officeSide usages
parking
restaurant
service branch(es)Facts
The building is faced with terra cotta and sculpted reliefs illustrating the early history of the city. |
The façade's vertical emphasis is achieved with a trio of three-story arches at the lower levels, continuous piers, and smaller arched forms at the top. |
The second-floor banking hall still retains the original colonnade, coffered ceiling, marble, terrazzo, and metalwork. |
From 1967-1987, a landmark "Weatherball" was perched on a 125-foot tower on the roof. The top of the structure was 310 feet from street level. |
Companies involved in this building
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Architect: Smith, Hinchman & Grylls Other Companies: Standard Federal Bank, Owen Ames Kimball Co, The Hinman Company |