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McKay Tower
146 Monroe Center NW
Grand Rapids MI United States
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| Status: | built | | Construction Dates | | Began | 1915 | | Finished | 1927 | | Floor Count | 18 |
|  | | Building Uses | | - office | | - residential | | - retail | | Structural Types | | - highrise | | Architectural Style | | - neo-classical | | Materials | | - terra cotta | | - granite |
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| | 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 | | |
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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