These are awesome! And I love that you dig deep into the history of the buildings. I also do my best to document the history of the buildings that I explore. I only explored Detroit once back in 2014, and never did Caddy. I'm not sure why. But these are awesome!
Thanks! There used to be so, so much more in Detroit, but as of the last few years, it’s all been coming down per the current mayor. So many amazing spots are now empty fields or have brand new pre-fab warehouses on them. What did you explore when you were there?
I thoroughly enjoyed this deep dive into the history and significance of the Conner Stamping Plant. Your meticulous research and storytelling breathe life into what might otherwise be seen as just another lost industrial site. As someone with a deep appreciation for photography, old buildings, and the intricate layers of business history, I find stories like this invaluable, both in understanding the evolution of industry and in preserving the legacy of places that shaped cities like Detroit.
The Conner Stamping Plant, through its many phases of ownership, expansions, and eventual decline, stands as a testament to the shifting tides of American manufacturing. It’s fascinating to see how businesses adapted, sometimes successfully, sometimes not, as economic and technological forces reshaped the landscape. The role of Hudson, Cadillac, and later Ivan Doverspike in keeping this facility alive for as long as they did, adds to the richness of its story.
I also deeply relate to your sentiment about urban exploration and the attachment we form to places like Caddy. There’s something uniquely compelling about stepping into a building filled with history, where the remnants of industry, art, and even peculiar relics, like those hockey cards, create a narrative larger than any single era of ownership.
Thank you for preserving this history and sharing your experiences so vividly. Even though the physical structure may be gone, your words and photos ensure that its story will live on far beyond the walls that once stood.
Thanks very much for the kind words, John! Caddy was a one of a kind, for certain. I’ll always miss spending a summer day there poking around and looking for details we’d missed on the last trip. I’m glad so many of us got to document her, so she’ll never be forgotten, even if another building exists there now. As for those hockey cards, I often wonder if anyone grabbed most of them. I myself have a few packs as mementos. Again, thanks for the response! -Mr. P.
Members of my family worked there. I remember hearing the stories as a kid.
It was probably quite the place when it was completely operational!
I think Detroit in general was at that time. It’s good to see the city making a comeback.
These are awesome! And I love that you dig deep into the history of the buildings. I also do my best to document the history of the buildings that I explore. I only explored Detroit once back in 2014, and never did Caddy. I'm not sure why. But these are awesome!
Thanks! There used to be so, so much more in Detroit, but as of the last few years, it’s all been coming down per the current mayor. So many amazing spots are now empty fields or have brand new pre-fab warehouses on them. What did you explore when you were there?
I did some downtown buildings, Woodward Ave Church, Fisher Body 21!
Ahhh, Fisher. Another of my lost loves. At least she's being renovated and not torn down. St. Curvy is still standing and opens up now and again!
Mr. P.,
I thoroughly enjoyed this deep dive into the history and significance of the Conner Stamping Plant. Your meticulous research and storytelling breathe life into what might otherwise be seen as just another lost industrial site. As someone with a deep appreciation for photography, old buildings, and the intricate layers of business history, I find stories like this invaluable, both in understanding the evolution of industry and in preserving the legacy of places that shaped cities like Detroit.
The Conner Stamping Plant, through its many phases of ownership, expansions, and eventual decline, stands as a testament to the shifting tides of American manufacturing. It’s fascinating to see how businesses adapted, sometimes successfully, sometimes not, as economic and technological forces reshaped the landscape. The role of Hudson, Cadillac, and later Ivan Doverspike in keeping this facility alive for as long as they did, adds to the richness of its story.
I also deeply relate to your sentiment about urban exploration and the attachment we form to places like Caddy. There’s something uniquely compelling about stepping into a building filled with history, where the remnants of industry, art, and even peculiar relics, like those hockey cards, create a narrative larger than any single era of ownership.
Thank you for preserving this history and sharing your experiences so vividly. Even though the physical structure may be gone, your words and photos ensure that its story will live on far beyond the walls that once stood.
Best regards,
John
Thanks very much for the kind words, John! Caddy was a one of a kind, for certain. I’ll always miss spending a summer day there poking around and looking for details we’d missed on the last trip. I’m glad so many of us got to document her, so she’ll never be forgotten, even if another building exists there now. As for those hockey cards, I often wonder if anyone grabbed most of them. I myself have a few packs as mementos. Again, thanks for the response! -Mr. P.
Thanks for sharing
Thanks for reading!