The Fisher Building looking north on 2nd Ave., date unknown
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building on Dec. 1st, 1928
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
An image of the Fisher Building from 1929 issue of Michigan Architect and Engineer.
Image from 1929 issue of Michigan Architect and Engineer; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building has seen many, many businesses - such as this one in 1996 - come and go over it's nearly 100 years.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The West Bloomfield High School Choir performs in the Fisher's arcade in 1981.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building on April 9th, 1929 seen from Cadillac Place
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher in 1977, as seen from downtown
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
A line queues up outside the Fisher in 1936, possibly for a theater performance. Note the apartment building that has since been razed and replaced.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher at night, ca. 1931
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher's garage was originally attended by white-suited valets.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Looking up the Fisher Building in 1952
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The ornate entrance on Grand Boulevard
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The incredible ceiling of the Fisher's arcade in 1955
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building in 1989
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building in 1989
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building in 1974 from the air
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
A ceremony caps the Fisher Building becoming a National Historic Landmark in October 1990.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building's stunning arcade shortly after the building opened in 1928
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Albert Kahn's Art Deco masterpiece brilliantly illuminated in 1986
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher building from the air in 1937
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher's arcade in 1988
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
A section of the Fisher's facade is missing in 1986, revealing the brick skeleton of the Fisher
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Bathroom in the Fisher Building in 1963
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Poetry and coreography mark the Fisher Building's 55th birthday in 1983.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Looming approximately 30 stories above West Grand on the Fisher building, a 20-foot-tall purple octopus looks down Friday, May 29, 1998. Stanley, as he is known, was put up by the owners of the Fisher building in hopes that the Detroit Red Wings can continue their success during their Stanley Cup Championship drive. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Associated Press photo; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The underground walkways connecting the Fisher to what are now the Albert Kahn Building and Cadillac Place
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The underground walkways connecting the Fisher to what are now the Albert Kahn Building and Cadillac Place
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher has towered over New Center since 1928.
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The underground walkways connecting the Fisher to what are now the Albert Kahn Building and Cadillac Place under construction
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building, as seen from the entrance of what is now Cadillac Place
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Looking east on Grand Boulevard toward the Fisher
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Looking west on Grand Boulevard
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
Looking out the window of the main entrance into a 1930s Detroit
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher from the air
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher, as seen in 1957 from the entryway of the General Motors headquarters (now Cadillac Place)
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building under construction
Photo from the Walter P. Reuther Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The entrance to the Fisher Building on West Grand Boulevard
Burton Historical Collection, Detroit Public Library; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The entrance of the Fisher Building.
From unknown source, found on Internet; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building, under construction, photo dated 5-25-1928
From unknown source, found on Internet; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher Building two months after it opened, in November 1928.
Photo courtesy of The Platform; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher building during construction
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher building during construction
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher building during construction
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher lit up at night on Dec. 3rd, 1928
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
The Fisher lit up at night on Dec. 3rd, 1928
Photo from the Burton Historical Collection; Retouching by Helmut Ziewers
