Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building
The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building (formerly the Union Industrial Bank Building) is a 16-story office high-rise building in downtown Flint, Michigan. It is the tallest building in the city. Designed by Wirt C. Rowland in 1928 and opened in 1930, it was built as the Union Industrial Bank Building to serve as the headquarters for Union Industrial Bank. Rowland was considered innovative for his use of two materials in the building's construction: Nirosta (a type of stainless steel) for decorative purposes in the public spaces and aluminum for its storefronts and window frames.
| Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building | |
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Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building viewed from Saginaw Street | |
Location within Michigan | |
| Former names | Union Industrial Bank Building |
| General information | |
| Type | Office building |
| Architectural style | Art Deco |
| Location | Flint, Michigan |
| Country | United States |
| Coordinates | 43°0′57.5″N 83°41′24.8″W |
| Construction started | 1929 |
| Completed | 1930 |
| Inaugurated | December 15, 1930 |
| Owner | Charles Stewart Mott Foundation |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 16 |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Wirt C. Rowland of Smith, Hinchman & Grylls |
In 1944, Charles Stewart Mott bought the building, which has since served as the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation's headquarters and been renamed the Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Building. More recently, the building has appeared in the films Semi-Pro and All's Faire in Love. It is considered one of the most iconic structures in downtown Flint.