By: Bill Buccalo
Take a step back in time to get an up close and personal look at the gorgeous Fisher Building. Pure Detroit offers free guided tours to of the iconic building from knowledgeable guides who share the Fisher family history, details on the construction project, Albert Kahns’s 1928 Art Deco design, and what was “suppose to be” for the Fisher complex had the stock market not crashed just one short year later.
The late 1920’s were a time of great growth for Detroit, bringing many new downtown buildings like the Guardian, Stott, Fox Theatre, and Penobscot. The New Center area saw its own collection of skyscrapers; most notable was the Fisher Building.
I worked at the Fisher for several weeks per year back in the late 1980’s, and have attended plays at the Theatre over the years. However, the Pure Detroit tour provided the best look at the Fisher Building offering history, information, and access to areas otherwise off limits.
Tours are available on Saturdays and Sundays throughout the year. Check the Pure Detroit website for details. No reservations required. Feel free to bring your camera, and a tip for the guide is a nice gesture. Just show up before the scheduled tour time. Takes about an hour.
There are some good restaurant options in the area as well. See the List for recommendations.
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