Detroit, MI: Cadillac Final Assembly Plant, 1921-86

(Satellite, the land has been repurposed)

Peter Dudly shared
Twelve 1963 Cadillac sedans were ready to depart from Detroit's General Motors / Cadillac / Clark Street plant (1921-1986) final assembly point, riding aboard an unscreened tri-level auto carrier.
To prevent damage by trackside vandals, these open cars were later replaced by today's screened auto rack cars.
Body Drop machinery from the demolished car factory is still in operation at Detroit Historical Museum. The triangular plant site, bounded on all sides by railroads, is being re-developed as a trucking / distribution center.David Burhenn Nice pic, but the cars are 1961 or 1962 Caddies. The 63s had lower fins and a different windshield treatment.

The NS/NYC/Michigan Central tracks ran along the south side of the plant and the CN/GTW tracks were on the northwest side.

I remember a TV show about what would happen to the world if all humans suddenly disappeared one day. I believe this is the plant they used to help show how nature takes over if humans are not around to repair leaks in the roof, replace broken windows, etc.

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During WWII this plant produced engine parts for fighter aircraft and the M-5 tank. "Peak employment at Clark Street had, at one time, exceeded 12,000 employees."[AutoTrader]

The body drop equipment has been preserved as a working historical display at the Detroit Historical Museum.
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