146 Monroe Center NW Grand Rapids MI United States
Status:
built
Construction Dates
Began
1915
Finished
1927
Floor Count
18
Building Uses
- office
- residential
- retail
Structural Types
- highrise
Heights
Value
Source / Comments
Spire
259 ft
Grand Rapids Public Library
Roof
227 ft
Grand Rapids Public Library
Main roof
198 ft
Maintenance Manager
15th floor roof
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Description - The original, 2-story Wonderly Building, built in 1890, was expanded by an addition added between 1915-1916. 11 stories were then added to this building between 1921 and 1927, plus 3 additional stories.
- Architect: Owen-Ames-Kimball Company
- A 3-story penthouse and a frame metal dome with spire top this building.
- For many years, this was the tallest building in Grand Rapids, and was the tallest office building in the city until the completion of the Bridgewater Place in 1993.
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