Tour Detroit’s Art Deco Gem: The Guardian Building

Pure Detroit and The Deco Society invites you to tour Detroit’s 1929 Wirt Rowland-designed architectural masterpiece, including stunning views of rarely seen areas of the building and amazing city views from the 32nd floor! The tour begins at Pure Detroit shop located in the Guardian Building in Downtown Detroit on the promenade level.

See first hand the intricate design and exquisite detail of Rowland’s artistic achievement, including works by muralist Erza Winter, tile installations by Pewabic’s Mary Chase Stratton and sculpture by Corrado Parducci. The Guardian Building is a National Historic Landmark.

Tours will begin inside the Pure Detroit shop located on the lobby level.

Additional tours times and dates are available at Pure Detroit

Photography is allowed. The tour will take about 60 minutes and is wheelchair accessible.