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Fisher Building
Category: Landmarks & Historical Buildings [Edit]
Neighborhoods: Wayne State, New Center3011 W Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 872-1000
4 reviews for Fisher Building
What a gorgeous building! I never realized before that it isn't just a landmark building, but one of Detroit's first shopping malls. Wow! On our way in from the parking garage there were a few glass display windows for some of the different stores inside, and a couple with old newspaper articles and tidbits about the history and evolution of the Fisher Building.
We were here for a matinee performance at the theatre, and it seemed most of the people we saw were also in the building for the performance. I'd almost like to go back another time to see everything through different eyes, with a different crowd.
While we were initially a little concerned about parking since we didn't want to break the bank over it, and it was too cold for me to want to walk far, parking in the garage right next to the building was only $5. Another handy note: If you need an ATM once you get there, there's one on the main floor, but there's a credit union one downstairs (which won't charge fees for credit union members).
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Although I feel the Fisher Building isn't as gorgeous as the Guardian Building, it's still quite beautiful and it's a superb example of art deco architecture. My dentist's office was in the Fisher Building, so I went there a few times/year for three years. I was always in awe of that building; it's really special!
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The Fisher Building is a gorgeous 30 floor lavish Art Deco building that houses businesses such as Pure Detroit and Vera Jane. I was looking at it with a friend, and he mentioned that it reminded him of the Cathedral of Learning in Pittsburgh. Standing below it from the outside and looking up is breathtaking (totally not corny, I swear).
My sociology class took a look at this building when we were surveying Detroit, and it definitely lives up to its visual reputation. It took millioins of dollars to build, and much of the money went into the artwork and also high quality materials. The Fisher brothers didn't want to mess around with this one.
When you walk in, you see majestic curved ceilings, bronze and marble detail. It is probably one of the most beautiful buildings in Detroit -- among those also being the Guardian Building. Even if you are not going to shop inside this indoor arcade-like atmosphere, you should at least drop in to walk down the halls. It is a representation of the historic Detroit's successful auto industry.
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The Fisher Building has been a favorite of mine for years! Growing up I would ofter visit the shops in the building with my Mom when she got off of work. The building is home to the Fisher Theater which host national as well as international plays and musicals. It also has many shops offering everything from books, clothing and banks. There is a restaurant/bar called South Beach and another bar on the lower level.
Parking for the Fisher is pretty decent as well. The lot is a decent size. Sometimes valet if offered and they have metered parking all around the building. If there is an event being held in the Fisher Building you won't be let down.
