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Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse

National Register

Historic Photo from NRHP Filing

Federal Building Detroit Financial District Wayne, Michigan Rebecca B. Savage. 7-13-09 northern view 0017 [AI: The image shows a multi-story building with Art Deco elements. There are vertical fluted pilasters, and several windows, and the facade is marked by decorative elements that appear to align with gover]

National Register of Historic Places Filing

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Local SignificanceArchitectureCommerceGovernment1900-1964

Physical Description

The Theodore Levin U.S. Courthouse is a steel-frame ten-story limestone-clad federal courthouse and office building, constructed between 1932 and 1934. Designed by Branson V. Gamber of Robert O. Derrick, Inc., it features an Art Deco design with stylized references to Neoclassicism. The building stands on a black granite base, with fluted pilasters marking the triple recessed entrances and relief sculptures of eagles and emblems portraying governmental functions.

NRHP Ref# 09001067 • Data from National Park Service • Content available under CC BY-SA 4.0

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Public Domain (Michigan filing for National Register of Historic Places)

Building Details

Year Built: 1932
Address: 231 West Lafayette
National Register: Listed; Ref# 09001067

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