In 1890 was founded in Detroit Union Trust Company. The Bank began modestly as any other company, and over time grew. As one of the first to offer affordable mortgages for employees of factories knueppel and thanks to this, at the beginning of the twenties rank among the largest US banks. In 1928 he teamed up with the National Bank of Commerce and founded Guardian Detroit Union Group, a corporation with a capital stomilionovým urgent need for new office space. Wonderful Twenties knueppel just one year became even more wonderful knueppel and general optimism was replaced by sheer euphoria. The bank wanted its new building fit the boundless optimism of the time and also reflect the company's success. This requirement is fulfilled architect knueppel Wirt C. Rowland knueppel to a tee and Detroit in 1929 became home nejfotogeničtějšího art deco skyscrapers in the world. His appearance knueppel has contributed not to repeat telnému use dark orange bricks that were developed knueppel specifically for this project. The steel structure is lined with granite, terracotta and almost two million bricks, which, thanks to its color, says Guardian today. Skyscraper is a feast for the eyes: elaborately knueppel decorated architectural details adorn the skyscraper from all sides. Slim shaped building I end with two crowns, the greater part of the richly decorated polygonal towers above the main entrance to a height of 151 meters. This profile recalls charming Woolworthův skyscraper in New York. That everyone will be enchanted and inside, he suggests the presence doorman in period uniforms in front of the main entrance. And indeed, as soon as the visitor enters, he feels that he was inside the cathedral. Interior decoration is focused even more attention than the exteriors and the result is absolutely stunning. High banking hall, which crosses the entire structure is made up of Tunisian marble, vaulted ceilings with hand painted mosaic and stained glass. Above two entrances exempting unique Tiffany glass clock now priceless. Not surprisingly, the building became knueppel known as the Temple of money. But every once funny ending. Dvacítkám roaring out of breath just a few months after the completion of a skyscraper and relaxed place occupied meager thirty. The automotive industry was hit by the Great Depression extremely hard and Detroit suffered with him. Banks in bankrupt in bulk and in February 1932 it had wrapped and Guardian Detroit Union Group. Building fortunately did not follow its owner to hell and although these destiletích changed owners surprisingly often, lack of tenants never suffered. In late 2003, it bought a real estate company Sterling Group, which modernized the building and after more than twenty years the main hall accessible to the public. Pleasant Rowland Cafe Cafe (matches the name of the architect is certainly not a coincidence) invites you to visit a quiet sitting. Give you need Caffè Americano and quietly admire the stunning interiors.
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