Roosevelt Warehouse

The Roosevelt Warehouse is an industrial building in Detroit with robust brick construction and large windows, designed by Albert Kahn in 1936. The structure has multi-level storage areas and was originally connected to the nearby train station through underground tunnels.

The building was originally constructed as a post office and processed millions of mail pieces daily for the region. It later served as a storage facility for schools before being repurposed as part of a development initiative.

The building served as a distribution hub for schools, showing how institutions adapted their spaces to meet community needs. Its transformation reflects the different roles that industrial Detroit played in the region.

The building is accessible to visitors as part of a new mixed-use district with technology companies and research facilities. It is best to explore the area during daytime hours, as the surrounding neighborhood continues to develop.

After a fire in 1987, educational materials and school records remained inside the building for over three decades, quietly documenting the city's transformation. These abandoned collections later became part of the story of Detroit's urban changes.