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Location DB > United States > Michigan > Detroit > Continental Motors
 Name
Continental Motors
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 Database Info
created by Findloo on 8/23/2021 8:00 PM
last modified by Findloo on 2/9/2023 8:46 PM
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This location has been labeled as Demolished, and therefore can be viewed by anyone.
 Overview
 Description
The test chamber tower is 4 floors, with a roofless 2 story structure next to it. A bit further is a huge boiler building with a smokestack, enscribed "Continental"
 Basic Information
Type: Building
Status: Demolished
Accessibility: Easy
Recommendation: worth the trip if you're nearby
 Physical Information
Address
12802 Kercheval Ave
Detroit, Michigan
United States
Owner:
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  •  Hazards
     Interesting Features
    The roof of the test chambers look like little buildings side by side, it's an interesting place to be. Unusual architecture.
     Security Measures
  • fences
  •  Historical Dates
    Built: 1911
    Closed: 1955
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  • flashlight
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     History
    The building on the area used to be bigger, but was scrapped. The entire building was also larger and extended to Jefferson Ave. The only remaining parts are the test chambers and boiler.
     Media Coverage
    https://www.freep....troit/69724542007/
     Future Plans
    2020: Some company is storing their shipping containers on the old foundation of the machine shop.
    2022: Demolition began in December
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    CM 2020
    Sat, Jun 20th, 2020
    posted by Findloo
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     Validation
    This location's validation is current. It was last validated by Emperor Wang on 2/10/2023 5:12 AM.

     Latest Changes
  • on Feb 10 23 at 5:12, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Feb 9 23 at 20:46, Findloo made this location public
  • on Feb 9 23 at 20:46, Findloo changed the following: Status
  • on Dec 16 22 at 17:02, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Dec 15 22 at 22:44, Findloo changed the following: Status, Media Coverage, Future Plans
  • on Apr 17 22 at 18:14, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Apr 17 22 at 18:13, Emperor Wang changed the following: Future Plans
  • on Apr 17 22 at 0:47, Findloo changed the following: Future Plans
  • on Jan 20 22 at 17:22, Emperor Wang validated this location
  • on Jan 20 22 at 1:46, Findloo updated gallery picture DSCN5175.JPG
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