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Location DB > United States > Michigan > Detroit > Grand Army of The Republic Building
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Grand Army of The Republic Building
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 Database Info
created by ilduce on 11/23/2011 12:30 AM
last modified by Findloo on 7/29/2022 3:16 AM
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 Overview
 Description
Triangular shaped building on the corner of Cass and Grand River.
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Repurposed
Accessibility: Difficult
Recommendation: check it out if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
Cass and Grand River
Detroit, Michigan
United States
Owner: Mindfield
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  •  Hazards
  • unsafe flooring
  • water
  •  Interesting Features
    Gothic-style castle complete with turrets and a ballroom on the top floor.
     Security Measures
  • 24 hour guard
  • locked gates
  • welded doors
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1900
    Closed: 1982
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     History
    The Grand Army of the Republic Building, or GAR as it's known, is a triangular castle located on the corner of Grand River and Cass streets. Built in 1900 for veterans of the Civil War, the building was a fixture of downtown life until it was closed and abadnoned in 1982.

    More recently the building has been sold to a local company, who plant to re-open it.
     Media Coverage
    http://www.freep.c...?AID=2011111040346
     Future Plans
    The building is in the process of being renovated with the hope of re-opening in 2013.
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    Winter 2010
    Sat, Feb 5th, 2011
    posted by ilduce
    7 pictures
     


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     Web Links
    http://detroiturbe...ntown/gar/gar.html
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Steed on 7/29/2022 7:44 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Jul 29 22 at 7:44, Steed validated this location
  • on Jul 29 22 at 3:16, Findloo changed the following: Status
  • on Dec 24 16 at 4:47, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 24 16 at 4:47, Emperor Wang changed the following: Display Name
  • on Nov 26 11 at 17:05, Opheliaism validated this location
  • on Nov 23 11 at 0:40, ilduce made this location available
  • on Nov 23 11 at 0:40, ilduce added some pictures to a gallery
  • on Nov 23 11 at 0:40, ilduce updated gallery Winter 2010
  • on Nov 23 11 at 0:39, ilduce created a new gallery
  • on Nov 23 11 at 0:38, ilduce updated the main picture
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