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Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center

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Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center
Brewster Wheeler Recreation Center

The Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center is a former recreation center located in Detroit, Michigan. Opened in 1929, it was a hub for community enrichment programs for those who lived in the city, especially those who lived in the Brewster and Brush Park neighborhoods. The recreation center was closed in 2006 as a result of lack of funding and decrease in usage. As of 2015, the City of Detroit is planning a multi-use redevelopment for the site, complete with restaurants, residential units, and commercial space.

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Brewster-Wheeler Recreation Center
Brewster Street, Detroit Midtown

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Brewster Street 637
48201 Detroit, Midtown
Michigan, United States
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