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Bankrupt and Shrinking, Detroit Selling 79 Abandoned Schools

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By Paul Beshouri
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Detroit's bankruptcy is still fresh enough to be a national news mainstay, but the city's public school system has been in the dumps for decades. At 50,000 students, enrollment is roughly a sixth of what it was in the 1960s. It's projected to get even worse. Detroit has shuttered over 100 schools, some secured only with plywood. Now they're up for sale. With asking prices listed simply as "Negotiable," 79 schools across the city are up for grabs right now. Care to see what's out there? You'll need a map.


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Arthur Middle

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Built in 1930, closed in 2005.

10125 King Richard Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Barbour Middle

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Built in 1920 and closed in 2009.

4209 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Barsamian Preparatory

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As of this blog post, DPS says there is a pending sale on this one. It opened in 1968 and closed in 2011.

7650 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

Bellevue Elementary

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Opened in 1963 and closed in 2005.

1501 Canton Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Berry Elementary

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This school was built in 1961 and closed in 2007.

6600 Benson Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Bethune K-8

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Built in 1922 and closed in 2010.

10825 Fenkell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Biddle Elementary

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Built in 1963 and closed in 2005.

4601 Seebaldt Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Birney Elementary

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Opened in 1963 and closed in 2009.

4055 Richton Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Blackwell Middle

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Opened in 1963 and closed in 2003. The outside looks rather trashed, and we're guessing a decade of being closed means the interior is the same.

5950 Cadillac Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Brady Elementary

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This is a typical Collegiate Gothic style building constructed from 1921-23. One corner of the lot has a single-story classroom building from 1961. It closed in 2007.

2920 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48206

Burt PK-6

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Built in 1925 and closed in 2010,

20710 Pilgrim Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Burton PK-8

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Built in 1921 and closed in 2010, this school has a pending offer according to the DPS website. With a North Corktown location, it may have the greatest chance at redevelopment into housing.

1333 Pine Detroit, MI 48208

Cadillac Middle

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Looks like this 94-year-old school got some serious window covers when it closed in 2007.

15125 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48227

Carstens Elementary

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Built in 1915 and closed in 2011.

2592 Coplin Detroit, MI 48207

Chandler PK-5

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This Elementary School, built in 1905, was named for former mayor Zachariah Chandler; it closed in 2004. It is one of the oldest remaining schools left in the district.

9227 Chapin Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Cody 9/ Ruddiman

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Built in 1922 and closed in 2009.

7350 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228

Coffey K-8

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Built in 1925 and closed in 2010.

17210 Cambridge Avenue, Detroit, MI 48235

Cooley High School

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Built in 1927 and closed in 2010.

15055 Hubbell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Coolidge Elementary

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Built in 1925 and closed in 2009.

16501 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Courville Elementary

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Built in 1921 with a 1929 addition, this is a two-and-a-half story brick building with two gyms. Opened in 1921 and closed in 2007.

18040 Saint Aubin Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Crockett High School

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Built in 1924 and closed in 2012.

8950 Saint Cyril, Detroit, MI 48213

Crosman

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Built in 1911, the school was expanded in 1921 and further renovated in the 80's. It made the demo list in 2009, but still stands.

9027 John C Lodge, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48208

Crosman

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Built in 1920 and closed in 2010.

8820 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Detroit City High

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Built in 1916 and closed 2012.

13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238

Dixon K-8

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Built in 1930 and closed in 2010.

19500 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Detroit Transition West

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Built in 1926 and closed in 2011.

4800 Collingwood Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Douglass Academy

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Opened in 1962 as Knudsen Jr. High School, it was later renamed for activist Fredrick Douglass. It closed in 2007.

2600 Leland Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Finney High

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Built in 1927 and closed in 2012.

4180 Marlborough Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Fisher Magnet/ Burbank

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Built in 1930 and closed in 2009.

15600 East State Fair Street, Detroit, MI 48205

Foster Elementary

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Various blogs report that the infamous Detroit Police Department Crime Lab operated inside the former Stephen Foster School (built in 1957) after it closed in 2005.

2800 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Fox Elementary

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One of the smallest schools in the district when it was built in 1962, it is just over 6,000 square feet. Closed in 2010.

17300 Fargo Street, Detroit, MI 48235

Garvey K-8

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Built in 1962 and closed in 2009.

7701 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Gompers Elementary

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Built in 1954 and closed in 2011.

20601 West Davison Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223

Grant Elementary

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Built in 1926 and closed in 2007.

7479 Stockton Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Greenfield Park Elementary

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Located in a mostly vacant neighborhood, Greenfield Park Elementary, built in 1916, closed in 2007.

17501 Brush Street, Highland Park, MI 48203

Guyton Elementary

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This school was designed in the English Tudor style and the kindergarten room includes a fireplace. Opened in 1921 and closed in 2009.

355 Philip Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Hanneman Elementary

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Charles Hanneman School was built in 1916; it was one of 27 schools closed in 2007. The gym and cafeteria were located in the basement, which is odd for a modern school but typical for construction in that era.

6420 McGraw Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Hanstein PK-5

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Built in 1919 and closed in 2010.

4290 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Healy International

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Built in 1949 and closed in 2007.

12901 Beaverland Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Higgins Elementary

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Built in 1930 and closed in 2007, word is this place got heavily scrapped.

9200 Olivet Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Holcomb Elementary

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This single-story brick building constructed in 1925 has two interior courtyards. It closed in 2010.

18100 Bentler Court, Detroit, MI 48219

Hosmer Elementary

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George Hosmer Elementary was built in 1921 and expanded in 1924. It closed in 2005.

4365 Newport Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Houghton Elementary

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Built in 1924 and closed in 2009.

16745 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Hubert Elementary

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Hubert Elementary was built in 1921 and closed in 2005.

14825 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48223

J. R. King Elementary

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Opened 1930, Closed 2009

16800 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48235

Jamieson PK-6

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Opened in 1961 and closed in 2010.

2900 West Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Jemison Academy

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Opened in 1942 and closed in 2012.

16400 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Jemison Academy (old)

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Opened in 1924, Closed in 2005

6230 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228

Joyce Elementary

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Opened 1914, Closed 2009.

8411 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

JROTC Department of Military Science

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Opened: 1973. Closed: 2010.

4400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48204

JTPA Nursing

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Opened: Unknown. Closed: 2003.

8721 John C Lodge, Detroit, MI 48202

Kettering High and West Wing

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This two-story brick building was built in 1965. DPS wants you to know that one selling point is convenient access to I-94. It closed in 2012.

6101 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Kosciusko Elementary

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Built in 1955 and named for Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish General who fought alongside George Washington, this school closed in 2007.

20220 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Larned Elementary

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Opened 1951, closed 2009.

Appleton Street & Clarita Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Lodge Elementary

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Open 1950, closed 2009.

17450 Lenore, Detroit, MI 48219

Ludington Middle (former)

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Opened 1925, closed 2012.

19355 Edinborough Road, Detroit, MI 48219

Lynch Elementary

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John Lynch Elementary was built in 1914. According to Detroit Urbex, it is in very poor condition. The original 1914 building has fared the best, the 1922 addition was heavily damaged in a fire, and the 1974 addition is a gutted hulk.

7601 Palmetto Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234

Macomb Elementary

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Opened in 1928, closed in 2009.

12021 Evanston Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Malcom X Academy

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This is a three-and-a-half story brick building, that unfortunately now sports some fire damage. It opened in 1924 and closed in 2006. UPDATE: This building has since been demolished.

6311 Chicago West, Detroit, MI 48204

Mark Twain Elementary

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Opened 1961, closed 2009.

12001 Gleason Street, Detroit, MI 48217

Marsh Elementary

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Just another typical 1950's style Detroit school. This one closed in 2005.

18600 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Marshall, J Elementary

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Opened in 1955, closed in 2005.

1255 East State Fair, Detroit, MI 48203

Mason Elementary

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Opened in 1930, closed in 2012

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

McFarlane PK-5

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Opened in 1925, closed in 2010.

8900 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48228

McGregor Elementary

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This typical 50's style of school was named for a Detroit civic leader, Tracy W. McGregor. It opened in 1952 and closed in 2007.

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

McKinney Day Treatment

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The school was built in 1964 and closed in 2009. From 2003-2007, it housed The Mckinney Day Treatment program.

11131 Kercheval Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Monnier Elementary

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Opened in 1923, closed in 2007.

13600 Ward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227

New Middle School @ AFPA East

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Opened in 1948, closed in 2006.

17201 Annott Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205

Parker Elementary

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Opened in 1926, closed in 2012.

12744 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Parkman Elementary

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Opened in 1940, closed in 2005.

15000 MacKenzie Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Robeson Early Childhood Center

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Opened in 1914, closed in 2012.

14900 Parkside Street, Detroit, MI 48238

Rose Elementary

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According to Detroit Urbex, Rose is now the oldest standing school in Detroit, dating back to 1897. However the DPS site says built in 1911 and closed in 2007. Discuss.

5830 Field Street, Detroit, MI 48238

Sampson Elementary

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Opened 1979, closed 2005.

6075 Begole Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Sherrill Elementary

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Opened in 1923, closed in 2011.

7300 Garden Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Stark PK-5

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Opened in 1969, closed in 2009.

12611 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Stephens Elementary

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Opened in 1913, closed in 2009.

6006 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Southwestern High School

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By the time Southwestern closed in 2012, it had only 583 students and was ranked in the lowest performing 5% of state schools. The school was originally built in 1915.

6921 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Tromby Alt HS

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Just across Jefferson from the Berry Sub. Opened in 1905, closed in 2010.

1095 Hibbard Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Weatherby Elementary

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Built in 1955 and named for a respected school principal, Weatherby focused on a computer technology based curriculum; it closed in 2005.

20500 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48228

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Arthur Middle

10125 King Richard Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Built in 1930, closed in 2005.

10125 King Richard Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Barbour Middle

4209 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Built in 1920 and closed in 2009.

4209 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Barsamian Preparatory

7650 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

As of this blog post, DPS says there is a pending sale on this one. It opened in 1968 and closed in 2011.

7650 2nd Avenue, Detroit, MI 48202

Bellevue Elementary

1501 Canton Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Opened in 1963 and closed in 2005.

1501 Canton Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Berry Elementary

6600 Benson Street, Detroit, MI 48207

This school was built in 1961 and closed in 2007.

6600 Benson Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Bethune K-8

10825 Fenkell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Built in 1922 and closed in 2010.

10825 Fenkell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Biddle Elementary

4601 Seebaldt Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Built in 1963 and closed in 2005.

4601 Seebaldt Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Birney Elementary

4055 Richton Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Opened in 1963 and closed in 2009.

4055 Richton Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Blackwell Middle

5950 Cadillac Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Opened in 1963 and closed in 2003. The outside looks rather trashed, and we're guessing a decade of being closed means the interior is the same.

5950 Cadillac Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Brady Elementary

2920 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48206

This is a typical Collegiate Gothic style building constructed from 1921-23. One corner of the lot has a single-story classroom building from 1961. It closed in 2007.

2920 Joy Road, Detroit, MI 48206

Burt PK-6

20710 Pilgrim Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Built in 1925 and closed in 2010,

20710 Pilgrim Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Burton PK-8

1333 Pine Detroit, MI 48208

Built in 1921 and closed in 2010, this school has a pending offer according to the DPS website. With a North Corktown location, it may have the greatest chance at redevelopment into housing.

1333 Pine Detroit, MI 48208

Cadillac Middle

15125 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48227

Looks like this 94-year-old school got some serious window covers when it closed in 2007.

15125 Schoolcraft, Detroit, MI 48227

Carstens Elementary

2592 Coplin Detroit, MI 48207

Built in 1915 and closed in 2011.

2592 Coplin Detroit, MI 48207

Chandler PK-5

9227 Chapin Street, Detroit, MI 48213

This Elementary School, built in 1905, was named for former mayor Zachariah Chandler; it closed in 2004. It is one of the oldest remaining schools left in the district.

9227 Chapin Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Cody 9/ Ruddiman

7350 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228

Built in 1922 and closed in 2009.

7350 Southfield Road, Detroit, MI 48228

Coffey K-8

17210 Cambridge Avenue, Detroit, MI 48235

Built in 1925 and closed in 2010.

17210 Cambridge Avenue, Detroit, MI 48235

Cooley High School

15055 Hubbell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Built in 1927 and closed in 2010.

15055 Hubbell Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Coolidge Elementary

16501 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Built in 1925 and closed in 2009.

16501 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Courville Elementary

18040 Saint Aubin Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Built in 1921 with a 1929 addition, this is a two-and-a-half story brick building with two gyms. Opened in 1921 and closed in 2007.

18040 Saint Aubin Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Crockett High School

8950 Saint Cyril, Detroit, MI 48213

Built in 1924 and closed in 2012.

8950 Saint Cyril, Detroit, MI 48213

Crosman

9027 John C Lodge, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48208

Built in 1911, the school was expanded in 1921 and further renovated in the 80's. It made the demo list in 2009, but still stands.

9027 John C Lodge, Wayne State University, Detroit, MI 48208

Crosman

8820 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Built in 1920 and closed in 2010.

8820 Woodrow Wilson Street, Detroit, MI 48202

Detroit City High

13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238

Built in 1916 and closed 2012.

13141 Rosa Parks Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48238

Dixon K-8

19500 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Built in 1930 and closed in 2010.

19500 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Detroit Transition West

4800 Collingwood Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Built in 1926 and closed in 2011.

4800 Collingwood Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Douglass Academy

2600 Leland Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Opened in 1962 as Knudsen Jr. High School, it was later renamed for activist Fredrick Douglass. It closed in 2007.

2600 Leland Street, Detroit, MI 48207

Finney High

4180 Marlborough Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Built in 1927 and closed in 2012.

4180 Marlborough Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Fisher Magnet/ Burbank

15600 East State Fair Street, Detroit, MI 48205

Built in 1930 and closed in 2009.

15600 East State Fair Street, Detroit, MI 48205

Foster Elementary

2800 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Various blogs report that the infamous Detroit Police Department Crime Lab operated inside the former Stephen Foster School (built in 1957) after it closed in 2005.

2800 Brush Street, Detroit, MI 48201

Fox Elementary

17300 Fargo Street, Detroit, MI 48235

One of the smallest schools in the district when it was built in 1962, it is just over 6,000 square feet. Closed in 2010.

17300 Fargo Street, Detroit, MI 48235

Garvey K-8

7701 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Built in 1962 and closed in 2009.

7701 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Gompers Elementary

20601 West Davison Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223

Built in 1954 and closed in 2011.

20601 West Davison Avenue, Detroit, MI 48223

Grant Elementary

7479 Stockton Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Built in 1926 and closed in 2007.

7479 Stockton Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Greenfield Park Elementary

17501 Brush Street, Highland Park, MI 48203

Located in a mostly vacant neighborhood, Greenfield Park Elementary, built in 1916, closed in 2007.

17501 Brush Street, Highland Park, MI 48203

Guyton Elementary

355 Philip Street, Detroit, MI 48215

This school was designed in the English Tudor style and the kindergarten room includes a fireplace. Opened in 1921 and closed in 2009.

355 Philip Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Hanneman Elementary

6420 McGraw Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Charles Hanneman School was built in 1916; it was one of 27 schools closed in 2007. The gym and cafeteria were located in the basement, which is odd for a modern school but typical for construction in that era.

6420 McGraw Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Hanstein PK-5

4290 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Built in 1919 and closed in 2010.

4290 Marseilles Street, Detroit, MI 48224

Healy International

12901 Beaverland Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Built in 1949 and closed in 2007.

12901 Beaverland Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Higgins Elementary

9200 Olivet Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Built in 1930 and closed in 2007, word is this place got heavily scrapped.

9200 Olivet Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Holcomb Elementary

18100 Bentler Court, Detroit, MI 48219

This single-story brick building constructed in 1925 has two interior courtyards. It closed in 2010.

18100 Bentler Court, Detroit, MI 48219

Hosmer Elementary

4365 Newport Street, Detroit, MI 48215

George Hosmer Elementary was built in 1921 and expanded in 1924. It closed in 2005.

4365 Newport Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Houghton Elementary

16745 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Built in 1924 and closed in 2009.

16745 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Hubert Elementary

14825 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48223

Hubert Elementary was built in 1921 and closed in 2005.

14825 Lamphere Street, Detroit, MI 48223

J. R. King Elementary

16800 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48235

Opened 1930, Closed 2009

16800 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48235

Jamieson PK-6

2900 West Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Opened in 1961 and closed in 2010.

2900 West Philadelphia Street, Detroit, MI 48206

Jemison Academy

16400 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Opened in 1942 and closed in 2012.

16400 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Jemison Academy (old)

6230 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228

Opened in 1924, Closed in 2005

6230 Plainview Avenue, Detroit, MI 48228

Joyce Elementary

8411 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Opened 1914, Closed 2009.

8411 Sylvester Street, Detroit, MI 48214

JROTC Department of Military Science

4400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48204

Opened: 1973. Closed: 2010.

4400 Oakman Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48204

JTPA Nursing

8721 John C Lodge, Detroit, MI 48202

Opened: Unknown. Closed: 2003.

8721 John C Lodge, Detroit, MI 48202

Kettering High and West Wing

6101 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

This two-story brick building was built in 1965. DPS wants you to know that one selling point is convenient access to I-94. It closed in 2012.

6101 Van Dyke Avenue, Detroit, MI 48213

Kosciusko Elementary

20220 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Built in 1955 and named for Tadeusz Kościuszko, a Polish General who fought alongside George Washington, this school closed in 2007.

20220 Tireman Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Larned Elementary

Appleton Street & Clarita Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Opened 1951, closed 2009.

Appleton Street & Clarita Street, Detroit, MI 48219

Lodge Elementary

17450 Lenore, Detroit, MI 48219

Open 1950, closed 2009.

17450 Lenore, Detroit, MI 48219

Ludington Middle (former)

19355 Edinborough Road, Detroit, MI 48219

Opened 1925, closed 2012.

19355 Edinborough Road, Detroit, MI 48219

Lynch Elementary

7601 Palmetto Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234

John Lynch Elementary was built in 1914. According to Detroit Urbex, it is in very poor condition. The original 1914 building has fared the best, the 1922 addition was heavily damaged in a fire, and the 1974 addition is a gutted hulk.

7601 Palmetto Avenue, Detroit, MI 48234

Macomb Elementary

12021 Evanston Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Opened in 1928, closed in 2009.

12021 Evanston Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Malcom X Academy

6311 Chicago West, Detroit, MI 48204

This is a three-and-a-half story brick building, that unfortunately now sports some fire damage. It opened in 1924 and closed in 2006. UPDATE: This building has since been demolished.

6311 Chicago West, Detroit, MI 48204

Mark Twain Elementary

12001 Gleason Street, Detroit, MI 48217

Opened 1961, closed 2009.

12001 Gleason Street, Detroit, MI 48217

Marsh Elementary

18600 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Just another typical 1950's style Detroit school. This one closed in 2005.

18600 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Marshall, J Elementary

1255 East State Fair, Detroit, MI 48203

Opened in 1955, closed in 2005.

1255 East State Fair, Detroit, MI 48203

Mason Elementary

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

Opened in 1930, closed in 2012

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

McFarlane PK-5

8900 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Opened in 1925, closed in 2010.

8900 Cheyenne Street, Detroit, MI 48228

McGregor Elementary

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

This typical 50's style of school was named for a Detroit civic leader, Tracy W. McGregor. It opened in 1952 and closed in 2007.

19635 Mitchell Street, Detroit, MI 48234

McKinney Day Treatment

11131 Kercheval Street, Detroit, MI 48214

The school was built in 1964 and closed in 2009. From 2003-2007, it housed The Mckinney Day Treatment program.

11131 Kercheval Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Monnier Elementary

13600 Ward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227

Opened in 1923, closed in 2007.

13600 Ward Avenue, Detroit, MI 48227

New Middle School @ AFPA East

17201 Annott Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205

Opened in 1948, closed in 2006.

17201 Annott Avenue, Detroit, MI 48205

Parker Elementary

12744 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Opened in 1926, closed in 2012.

12744 Elmira Street, Detroit, MI 48227

Parkman Elementary

15000 MacKenzie Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Opened in 1940, closed in 2005.

15000 MacKenzie Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Robeson Early Childhood Center

14900 Parkside Street, Detroit, MI 48238

Opened in 1914, closed in 2012.

14900 Parkside Street, Detroit, MI 48238

Rose Elementary

5830 Field Street, Detroit, MI 48238

According to Detroit Urbex, Rose is now the oldest standing school in Detroit, dating back to 1897. However the DPS site says built in 1911 and closed in 2007. Discuss.

5830 Field Street, Detroit, MI 48238

Sampson Elementary

6075 Begole Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Opened 1979, closed 2005.

6075 Begole Street, Detroit, MI 48210

Sherrill Elementary

7300 Garden Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Opened in 1923, closed in 2011.

7300 Garden Street, Detroit, MI 48204

Stark PK-5

12611 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Opened in 1969, closed in 2009.

12611 Avondale Street, Detroit, MI 48215

Stephens Elementary

6006 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Opened in 1913, closed in 2009.

6006 Seneca Street, Detroit, MI 48213

Southwestern High School

6921 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209

By the time Southwestern closed in 2012, it had only 583 students and was ranked in the lowest performing 5% of state schools. The school was originally built in 1915.

6921 West Fort Street, Detroit, MI 48209

Tromby Alt HS

1095 Hibbard Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Just across Jefferson from the Berry Sub. Opened in 1905, closed in 2010.

1095 Hibbard Street, Detroit, MI 48214

Weatherby Elementary

20500 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48228

Built in 1955 and named for a respected school principal, Weatherby focused on a computer technology based curriculum; it closed in 2005.

20500 Wadsworth Street, Detroit, MI 48228