Checker Cab Building, Office building in Detroit, US.
The Checker Cab Building stands as a six-story structure featuring Art Deco architectural elements with a rectangular layout and symmetrical window patterns.
Built in 1927, this building functioned as the headquarters and garage for the Checker Cab Company, which manufactured taxis used across North America.
The structure represents Detroit's transportation heritage and remains part of the National Register of Historic Places for its architectural significance.
Located at the intersection of Trumbull Avenue and Porter Street, the building continues to serve office purposes while maintaining its original facade.
The building included specialized mechanical systems designed specifically for servicing the entire fleet of Checker taxis in Detroit.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1927
Address: 2128 Trumbull Avenue
GPS coordinates: 42.33250,-83.06750
Latest update: March 31, 2025 06:34
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