
Franklin
Street is part of a formerly hip area of Detroit known as
Rivertown. During the seventies and eighties a number
of clubs and night spots sprung up in this area of old warehouses
and small businesses along the river just east of downtown.
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Rivertown
A
giant hand offers the passerby a giant glass of beer at the
Franklin Brewing Company. Its recent closing, due to
the impending demolition of the area for the permanent casinos,
deprived of Detroiters of a fine kitchen and brew.

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