United States Immigration Station (Detroit, Michigan) facts for kids
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| Location | 333 Mount Elliott Street Detroit, Michigan |
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| NRHP reference No. | 13000322 |
| Added to NRHP | May 22, 2013 |
The United States Immigration Station is an important government building in Detroit, Michigan. You can find it at 333 Mount Elliott Street. Until recently, in March 2024, it was known as the Rosa Parks Federal Building.
This building is home to the Detroit office of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, often called ICE. This agency helps manage who enters and leaves the country. The building was recognized for its historical importance and added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2013. This list includes places across the United States that are worth protecting because of their history.
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History of the Building: From Hospital to Immigration Office
The land where the United States Immigration Station now stands has a long history. It was first set aside in 1853 to build a special hospital. This hospital was called a Marine Hospital, which cared for sailors and others who worked on the water.
When Was the Hospital Built?
The first hospital building was finished in 1857. It was located about 225 feet away from Jefferson Avenue. When it opened, a doctor named Zina Pitcher was the first person in charge.
How Did the Building Change Over Time?
Over the years, more buildings were added to support the hospital. One of these was a building for nurses, located right on the corner of Mount Elliott and Jefferson. Eventually, the main hospital moved to a new location further east. The building that used to house the nurses then became home to the Detroit Border Patrol Station. In 1964, a new, modern part was added to the back of the building.
Why Was it Named After Rosa Parks?
In 2005, the building was given a special name: the "Rosa Parks Federal Building." This was done to honor Rosa Parks, a very important figure in the American Civil Rights Movement. She is famous for her brave act of refusing to give up her seat on a bus in Montgomery, Alabama, which helped start the Montgomery Bus Boycott.
Recent Updates and Changes
The building received many updates and new features inside in 2014. These renovations helped modernize the space. More recently, the building was put up for auction on March 1, 2024.
See also
- United States Immigration Station, Angel Island
