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Demolition of a 97-year-old Boblo building in Detroit has begun, reports Local 4 News.
The Boblo building, after years of dormancy, is being taken down by 21st Century Salvage and Adamo Group, according to a permit issued by the city.
Built in 1926, the warehouse building was among the largest in the Great Lakes at the time of its opening, according to Local 4 News.
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In addition to serving as the Detroit Harbor Terminal Building, the port area also was home to the Boblo Amusement Park for decades. The site’s history as an amusement park predates the facility that is being torn down, according to the Detroit Historical Society. Bob-Lo Park was established in 1898 by the Detroit, Belle Isle and Windsor Ferry Co., featuring beaches, picnic areas and sports field, evolving into a full-fledged amusement park over the years.
Owned by the Detroit Port Authority, the 10-story building served as a shipping warehouse for decades, ceasing operations in 2003, reports Detroit Urbex, a website dedicated to documenting Detroit’s history.
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