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Naval Armory Up for Redevelopment

DETROIT-The 73-year-old facility, decorated by artists during the New Deal WPA program, will be vacated by the Marines. The city is now seeking plans for its reuse and renovation.

By Robert Carr | Updated on July 15, 2003

DETROIT-Redevelopment plans submittals are due to the city today, Wednesday, for the historic Brodhead Armory facility in Downtown Detroit.

The 107,000-sf building, along the Detroit River, is going to be vacated this year by the U.S. Marines. The military branch uses the space as headquarters for the 1st Battalion, 24th Marine regiment and supporting reservists. These units are moving up to Selfridge Air National Guard base in Harrison Township.

The city has sent out a request for proposals to developers for a renovation project for the historic building. The Armory was built in 1930 along Jefferson Avenue. Inside it was decorated with many art murals and frescoes during the Great Depression as part of Work Progress Administration federal job programs.

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