Farwell Building

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caption = Farwell Building, lookng through Capitol Park
location= Detroit, Michigan
lat_degrees = 42
lat_minutes = 20
lat_seconds = 0
lat_direction = N
long_degrees = 83
long_minutes = 3
long_seconds = 0
long_direction = W
locmapin = Michigan
area =
built =1915
architect= Harrie W. Bonnah
architecture= Chicago
added = April 30, 1976
governing_body = Private
refnum=76001037cite web|url=http://www.nr.nps.gov/|title=National Register Information System|date=2008-04-15|work=National Register of Historic Places|publisher=National Park Service]

The Farwell Building is a commercial building located at 1249 Griswold Street in Detroit, Michigan.

Description

The Farwell Building is an eight-story rectangular building, built of brick. [http://www.mcgi.state.mi.us/hso/sites/15485.htm Farwell Building] from the state of Michigan] The front facade makes extensive use of glass, and includes both horizontal and vertical elements. [http://detroit1701.org/Farwell%20Building.html Farwell Building] from Detroit1701.org] A horizontal frieze crosses the facade at the entrance level, and a second frieze decorated with triglyphs and metopes adorns the second story. Ionic pilasters stand at the corners of the building and flanking the central entrance. Decorative iron grillwork is on the entrance transom, and the interior features a Tiffany mosaic ceiling, brass elevator doors, and marble walls.

History

The Farwell Building is named for the estate of Jesse H. and Emmer J. Farwell. The building was completed in 1915 from plans made by architect Harrie W. Bonnah. The decorative (and structural) ironwork was made by the Russel Wheel and Foundry Company of Detroit.

In 1956, the Farwell was significantly altered: the original terra cotta cornice with Pewabic tiles was bricked over, and significant changes were made to the ground level facade. Higgins Management Company purchased the Farwell during the 1970s and renovated the building for office space. However, since 1984, the building has been completely vacant.

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