Globe Tobacco Building, Detroit

Name: Globe Tobacco Building
Address: Detroit, United States

#337 among attractions in Detroit

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The Globe Tobacco Building is a manufacturing building located at 407 East Fort Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It is the oldest tobacco manufactory extant in Detroit, and is listed by the National Register of Historic Places. ()

Built: 1888 (136 years ago)Coordinates: 42°19'59"N, 83°2'33"W

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Globe Tobacco Building – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Renaissance Center, Campus Martius Park, Greektown Casino, Detroit Opera House.

~1810 ftS
Shopping complex with GM headquarters
Renaissance Center, Detroit
9 min walk • The Renaissance Center, affectionately known as the RenCen, is a towering beacon of modernity in the heart of Detroit, Michigan. This iconic complex is not just a shopping center but a landmark that embodies the city's spirit of resurgence and innovation.
~1180 ftW
Park, Neighbourhood, Architecture
Campus Martius Park, Detroit
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~700 ftNE
Nightlife, Gambling, Hotel casino
Greektown Casino, Detroit
4 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit's vibrant Greektown district, the Greektown Casino-Hotel emerges as a premier gaming and entertainment destination. This dynamic complex, which opened its doors in 2000, beckons visitors with its blend of thrilling casino action...
0.4 miNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Detroit Opera House, Detroit
11 min walk • The Detroit Opera House stands as a cultural beacon in the heart of Detroit, United States. This elegant venue, renowned for its stunning architecture and acoustics, has become a cornerstone of the city's performing arts scene.
~350 ftSE
Nightlife, Theater, Concerts and shows
Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit
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~1210 ftNW
Neighbourhood
Broadway Avenue Historic District, Detroit
6 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Detroit, Michigan, the Broadway Avenue Historic District stands as a testament to the city's rich architectural and commercial history. This notable strip of Broadway Avenue, between Gratiot Avenue and East Grand River, is lined with buildings...
~1710 ftNW
Theater, Concerts and shows, Concert hall
Music Hall Center for the Performing Arts, Detroit
9 min walk • The Music Hall Center for Performing Arts is a 1,731-seat theatre located in the city's theatre district at 350 Madison Street in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. It was built in 1928 as the Wilson Theatre, designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1976, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1977.
~1070 ftS
Memorial
Bust of Christopher Columbus, Detroit
6 min walk • A bust of Christopher Columbus was installed in Detroit, Michigan, United States. The memorial was removed in June 2020.
~1990 ftNW
Concerts and shows, Theater
Century Theatre, Detroit
10 min walk • The Century Theatre in Detroit shares a lobby with the Gem Theatre. The theatre has seating at cabaret tables, and the stage hosts quirky shows, such as Forbidden Broadway, Menopause the Musical, and Late Nite Catechism.
~1190 ftE
Church
Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church, Detroit
6 min walk • Saints Peter and Paul Jesuit Church is a Roman Catholic church located at 629 East Jefferson Avenue in Detroit, Michigan. It is the oldest existing church in the city of Detroit, and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places and designated a Michigan State Historic Site in 1971.
~1360 ftS
City hall
Coleman A. Young Municipal Center, Detroit
7 min walk • The Coleman A. Young Municipal Center is a government office building and courthouse located at 2 Woodward Avenue in Downtown Detroit, Michigan. Originally called the City-County Building, it was renamed for the former Detroit Mayor Coleman A. Young, shortly after his death in 1997.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Globe Tobacco Building?

Nearby attractions include Wayne County Building, Detroit (2 min walk), Saint Andrew's Hall, Detroit (2 min walk), The Shelter, Detroit (2 min walk), New Cadillac Square Apartments, Detroit (3 min walk).

How to get to Globe Tobacco Building by public transport?

The nearest stations to Globe Tobacco Building:

Bus

Lafayette / Beaubien • Lines: 05, 52 (2 min walk)
Randolph / Farmer • Lines: 05, 06, 530 (3 min walk)

Light rail

Bricktown • Lines: Dpm (2 min walk)
Greektown • Lines: Dpm (3 min walk)

Tram

Campus Martius • Lines: QLine (7 min walk)
Congress Street • Lines: QLine (7 min walk)