The 1936 historic Albert Kahn building was originally a post office and mail-sorting facility, then a Book Depository for Detroit Public Schools Community District. Now it's the center of mobility technology.
Detroit's ambition to be a mobility tech hub is taking a big step forward with a new operator for the former Book Depository building that is looking to give the coasts a run for their startup money.
The Albert Kahn-designed building dates back to 1936 and was a Post Office annex and later a DPS warehouse until a 1987 fire. It is now home to Newlab.