Federal Building - Construction photos (exterior)
Federal Building
The Lafayette Boulevard entrance to the Federal Building on May 1, 1894, looking southeast.
The Fort Street entrance to the Federal Building on May 1, 1894, looking northwest.
A ceremony is held on the site of the Federal Building, possibly for the cornerstone-laying.
The Federal Building's iconic tower rises along the Detroit skyline.
The Federal Building nears completion in 1897.
The Federal Building begins to rise in July 1892.
Workers outside the Federal Building during construction, in the late 1890s
Work proceeds on the 1915 addition to the Federal Building. Photo taken June 1, 1915.
The mailing platform under construction as part of the 1915 addition to the Federal Building, as seen Aug. 1 1915.
A flag is raised in front of the main entrance to the new Federal Building.
A flag is raised on front of the new Federal Building as construction debris litters the ground.
Workers labor on the 1915 addition to the existing 1897 Federal Building.
Workers outside the Federal Building with mail delivery vehicles in October 1915
Construction workers tend to the 1915 addition to the Federal Building in July 1915.
Excavation wraps up for the Federal Building. Photo taken around 1891.
The Federal Building's tower rises.