^Correct 401don... by the time Greektown Casino came around, Trappers Alley was already almost dead. The Casino didn't kill Trappers... the lack of patrons did. This is even more true of the International Marketplace building [which houses Fishbones]... the Greek owners put a fancy entrance onto the Beaubien St. side facing Trappers Alley, and even added the Atheneum Hotel... but that was never enough to get foot traffic to add small stores on that side of the building. Even the huge atrium of the building with the 10 story waterfall, did little to help the area. Great ideas and money spent on development... but it just didn't pan out when it came to foot traffic or customers.

We can justifiably blame the casino for some of the Monroe St. woes of Greektown today... but Trappers Alley and International Marketplace were already on life supports before the casino opened.