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Cass Building
Map
General information
Location455 W. Fort Street Detroit, Michigan  United States
Technical details
Floor count5
Design and construction
Architect(s)Smith, Hinchman & Grylls

The Cass Building is an office building at the corner of Cass and Fort Street, at 455 W. Fort Street in Detroit, Michigan. It is also known as Detroit's Work Place.

Description

The unique looking structure is designed in the International style, and is distinctive for its curtain wall facade of glass. The building currently houses several employment agencies, daycare providers and Neighborhood Legal Services, which focus on meeting the needs of local Detroit residents.

Detroit People Mover Station Fort/Cass is across the street from the building as is Detroit's famous Anchor Bar.