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Parke-Davis Research Laboratory - Photos (exterior)

A view of the  Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the south elevation of building 55 (former Research Center). Building 69 (100 River Place) on the left, looking northwest. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026

A view of the south elevation of building 55 (former Research Center). Building 69 (100 River Place) on the left, looking northwest. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026

A view of the  Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory, looking south - Photo from July 6, 2025

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory, looking south - Photo from July 6, 2025

A view of the former Parke-Davis Co. Plant, Building 54, 55 (Research Laboratory, right) and Building 69 (100 River Place, left) - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the former Parke-Davis Co. Plant, Building 54, 55 (Research Laboratory, right) and Building 69 (100 River Place, left) - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the former Parke-Davis Co. Plant, Building 55 (Research Laboratory, right) and Building 69 (100 River Place, left) - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the former Parke-Davis Co. Plant, Building 55 (Research Laboratory, right) and Building 69 (100 River Place, left) - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the  Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory, looking southeast - Photo from July 6, 2025

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory, looking southeast - Photo from July 6, 2025

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 from Belle Isle - Photo from May 7, 2026

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 from Belle Isle - Photo from May 7, 2026

A view of the  Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the Parke, Davis & Company Building #55 at 1000 River Place Drive, built in 1902 - also known as the Parke-Davis Research Laboratory - Photo from Jul. 16, 2026

A view of the east elevation of the Albert Kahn designed building 54 (center-left). Buildings 55 (former Research center) on the left. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026

A view of the east elevation of the Albert Kahn designed building 54 (center-left). Buildings 55 (former Research center) on the left. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026

A view of the south elevation of building 55 (former Research Center). Building 69 (100 River Place) on the left, looking northwest. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026

A view of the south elevation of building 55 (former Research Center). Building 69 (100 River Place) on the left, looking northwest. Formerly part of the Parke-Davis & Company Pharmaceutical Plant - Photo from Jul. 19, 2026