An image of the building from the Burton Historical Collection, circa 1925.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers

Detroiters cross in front of the Metropolitan Building.

Photo from the Burton Historical Collection.

The Metropolitan shortly after opening in 1925.

Photo from the Library of Congress.

The Metropolitan under construction in January 1925.

Photo from the Library of Congress.

The crown of the Metropolitan Building

Photo from the Library of Congress.

The back of the triangular-shaped Metropolitan Building

Photo from the Library of Congress.