I understand that the industrial area, where Jefferson North now sits, was developed due to water access from the Connor Creek. My interest is in how it evolved over time to what you see there today.

From the Mack overpass you can see where some of the steel siding has fallen off, exposing the pre-modern industrial building structure.

What is this building and why is the architectural style of it so much different than other industrial offices?

Does the rail spur which continues south from the complex lead to a closed tunnel which once crossed the Detroit River?

Has there always been the Warren-Conner retail buildings or where the buildings repurposed from industrial uses?

Why/when was Connor Creek ultimately covered over?

Quick searches on the history/timeline of the area have been fruitless and I would just like to start a discussion about it. The whole area from I-94 to Jefferson along Conner is strangely Industrial, Recreational, and Residential with a spotting of Commercial to me.