Lincoln Motor Company Plant

The Lincoln Motor Company Plant was a large manufacturing facility in Detroit that housed different production areas including machine shops and testing facilities in a single complex. The site at Warren Avenue contained multiple buildings designed for different stages of vehicle assembly and component production.

The facility was established in 1917 and initially produced aircraft engines for wartime needs before switching to luxury automobile manufacturing. Over time it became part of the Ford Motor Company and continued operations for several decades.

The plant was a workplace where skilled workers built luxury vehicles that represented American manufacturing expertise. For decades, it shaped the daily lives and economic fortunes of Detroit families who depended on its operations.

The site is located on a historic location in Detroit where visitors can explore the story of American automotive manufacturing. Most of the original buildings have been demolished, so today there is little physical structure remaining to see on the ground.

The site received national historic designation in 1978 but lost this recognition after most buildings were demolished in the early 2000s. This reversal reflects how quickly the physical traces of this industrial chapter disappeared.

Location: Detroit

GPS coordinates: 42.34556,-83.12944

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47