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Fort Washington Plaza | |
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General information | |
Type | Office |
Architectural style | International |
Location | 333 West Fort Street Detroit, Michigan |
Coordinates | 42°19′45″N83°03′00″W / 42.3293°N 83.0499°W |
Completed | 1969 |
Height | |
Roof | 194 ft (59 m) |
Technical details | |
Floor count | 16 |
Design and construction | |
Architect(s) | Louis G. Redstone & Associates |
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