Checker Cab Building
Checker Cab Building, Office building in Detroit, US.
The Checker Cab Building is a six-story office structure in Detroit featuring Art Deco design elements and symmetrical window arrangements. The ground level contained garages and service bays specifically designed for vehicle maintenance.
The building was constructed in 1927 and served as headquarters and manufacturing facility for Checker Cab Company. The factory produced taxis deployed across North America and shaped the region's transportation landscape.
The building housed the Checker Cab Company headquarters and reflects the importance of transportation services to Detroit's growth. Its design shows how central mechanized mobility was to the city's development.
The building sits at the intersection of Trumbull Avenue and Porter Street in central Detroit. The original facade remains intact, making the exterior a key part of viewing the site.
Inside the building were specialized mechanical systems for servicing the entire fleet of Checker taxis. These technical facilities were advanced for their time and show the expertise Detroit possessed in the automotive industry.
Location: Detroit
Inception: 1927
Address: 2128 Trumbull Avenue
GPS coordinates: 42.33250,-83.06750
Latest update: December 14, 2025 12:21
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