The crown of the Metropolitan Building, as seen from the roof of the Wurlitzer Building next door
Photo by Dan Austin of HistoricDetroit.org
The Metropolitan's incredible terra cotta crown
Photo by Dennis Maitland for HistoricDetroit.org
The Metropolitan is a stunning jewel in downtown's crown.
Elizabeth Beale for HistoricDetroit.org
The Metropolitan Building, left, and its neglected neighbor the Wurlitzer Buidling.
Steve Neavling for HistoricDetroit.org
Detail of the trim along the top of the Metropolitan, as seen from the Wurlitzer
Photo by Dan Austin of HistoricDetroit.org
The crown of the Metropolitan Building
Photo by Dan Austin of HistoricDetroit.org
The Metropolitan as seen from the roof of the Wurlitzer Building
Elizabeth Beale (www.elizabethbeale.com) for HistoricDetroit.org
Crumbling neighbors: The Wurlitzer and the Metropolitan Building
Brian Aldrich for HistoricDetroit.org