Abandoned Shelter of the Week

Oct 16, 2002 at 12:00 am

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On Atwater Street, across from the quaint St. Aubin Park and Arena on Detroit’s east side, sits the sprawling ruins of the Globe Trading Company.

One can barely make out the remaining white-painted text giving ghostly hints as to the whereabouts of the shipping and receiving areas at the ancient warehouse. What seems to be the only entrance is a rotting wood door with two padlocks. Large “For Sale” signs hang on all four sides of the structure. Unfortunately, phone numbers listed are out of service.

Text and photo by editorial intern Heather Rousseau.

Editor’s note: If you know of an abandoned home you would like to see featured in this spot, send a photo and pertinent information to News Hits, c/o Metro Times, 733 St. Antoine, Detroit, MI 48226 (or e-mail [email protected]).

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