Fire Destroys Former Studebaker Factory
An old Studebaker factory was destroyed by fire in an area of Detroit that was once a major hub of the automotive industry.
About 150 firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control at the century-old warehouse, which was about 60% vacant but contained a meat market, furniture store and other businesses.
The building was the former home of a factory of Indiana-based Studebaker Bros. Manufacturing Co., which folded in the 1960s.
In 1911, auto production at the building was second only to that of Ford Motor Co.
Two firefighters were injured, officials said. The cause was under investigation.
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