School, Von Steuben, since 1929
Von Steuben School
Standing, closed
- Opened
- 1929
- Style
- Art Deco
- Standing
- 97 years
Von Steuben School has stood on Linnhurst St. in Von Steuben since 1929, 97 years and counting. Who built it, what makes it special and how to see it for yourself.
Von Steuben School today, from the street
What is there now
Standing, closed
- Closed Source: Historic Detroit
We checked building permits, sales, listings and the city's blight and demolition files on October 25, 2026. Nothing new at this address in the last two years.
The story
In 1929, in the years Detroit became the Motor City and built like it meant to stay on top, Von Steuben School opened in Von Steuben.
It was built in the Art Deco style, and it still reads that way from the sidewalk.
Its doors are closed for now, but the building still stands.
Go see it at 12300 Linnhurst St. Photos never get the scale right.
Timeline
- 1929 Built Art Deco
- 2008 Closed
- 2026 Today Standing, closed
Where it is
12300 Linnhurst St.
More from Detroit in the 1920s
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Ambassador Bridge
Structure, built 1929, by Jonathan Jones
Photo: Antony-22, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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David Stott Building
Skyscraper, built 1929, Art Deco, by John Donaldson
Photo: Einar Einarsson Kvara aka Carptrash, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Brodhead Naval Armory
Building, built 1930, Art Deco/Art Moderne, by Stratton & Hyde
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Cooley High School
School, built 1928, Mediterranean Revival, by Donaldson & Meier, demolished 2026
Photo: Chuckjav, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Broderick Tower
Structure, built 1927, Beaux Arts, by Louis Kamper
Photo: St8fan, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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Cadillac Tower
Structure, built 1927, Late Gothic Revival, by Bonnah & Chaffee
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
Around the block
It is in Von Steuben. See the neighborhood's homes, pros and story.
- New Elementary School School, built 1936 0.6 mi
- Wilkins Elementary School School, built 1925 0.8 mi
- Assumption Grotto Church House of worship, built 1929, Gothic Revival, by Herman & Simons 0.9 mi
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Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Church
House of worship, built 1929, Late Gothic Revival
Photo: Andrew Jameson, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons
0.9 mi
Photo credits
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- Von Steuben School from the street today Photo: Street View, 2026
Sources
Facts only, gathered from these sources. The story above is written by Rebuild Detroit. Every photo names its author and license where it appears.