For many Detroiters, the Fisher building remains the most stunning and most beautiful building in the city.
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The Fisher Building's elaborate frescoes were designed by Geza Maroti but carried out by artists Antonio and Tomas de Lorenzo
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A different angle at which to look at the stunning arches
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The Fisher Theater
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These massive, Art Deco light fixtures look identical, but they actually vary from one another in subtle ways
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Elevator doors on second floor
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Even the elevator doors are bronze works of art
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Several colorful and detailed mosaics adorn the walls and intricate bronze medallions cover the floors. 40 different varieties of marble were sourced from all over the world.
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The building was designated a National Historic Landmark on June 29, 1989.
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Curves at the Fisher Building
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Chandelier detail
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One of the second floor hallways
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Vera Jane shopping window display back in 2015. The shop permanently closed a while ago.
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Beautiful Fisher arcade
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View from the 3rd floor
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How many arches can one fit into a photo
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The lobby leading to the Fisher Theatre
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The grand entrance on Grand Boulevard
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Performance in the lobby leading to the Fisher Theater.
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One of the ornate doorknobs in the Fisher Building
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Looking down at the arcade's beautiful marble floor from the mezzanine.
Photo from the Detroit Free Press archives.
Workers from EverGreene Architectural Arts restore the Fisher Building's Arcade in 2017.
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The stairs from the Arcade down to the concourse level
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Holiday Season at the Fisher Building
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