Guardian Building - Photos Decor Detail

Guardian Building

Tiffany clock detail

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Mosaic vignettes represent the three components of commerce: industry, agriculture and transportation.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A carved stone sentinel holding a key symbolizes security

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A stylized aviator in the entry half-dome mosaic symbolizes progress

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

A lion flanked by eagles over the main entrance represents strength and vigilance.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

The Fidelity window in the elevator lobby.

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Upper level exterior detail

Photo (©) by Helmut Ziewers (www.ziewersphotography.com) of HistoricDetroit.org

Old Toledo scale inside the Guardian building

A mural depicting Michigan and its industries decorates the back wall of the old banking lobby.

Shoe Shine

Elevator door