It is the oldest tobacco manufactory extant in Detroit,[2] and is listed by the National Register of Historic Places.

[3] Globe Tobacco, which was one of the largest five manufacturers in the city,[3] was established in 1871 by O. P. Hazard, Thomas McGraw, Hiram Walker, and William Moore.

[6] In 2014, Rock Ventures purchased the building and renovated it to house office space for various tech and small businesses.

[7] Designed by William Scott & Company, Alexander Chapoton built this six-story red brick Romanesque mill-style building with load-bearing masonry walls and heavy timbered roof and floors.

[4] Square brick panelling is stepped out above the sixth floor, providing a bearing surface for the heavy roof timbers and protection from fire.