Grand Army of the Republic (GAR) was a service association with members comprising of former Union Civil War veterans. The triangular castle-like structure stands out due to it’s unique Flat Iron design. The GAR was constructed in the Richardson Romanesque style in 1890 and designed by Julian Hess and Richard Raseman. The site has remained vacant since 1973.

Tightly boarded up windows and cemented doors have ensured the sites preservation. The GAR is always hosting new murals or poster campaigns while other abandoned structures in the immediate vicinity are left spotless. On the far left is the legendary former Underground Resistance/Submerge building. It was demolished in March of 2009.

References

detroit1701.org/G.A.R.Building.htm

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