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The Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library reopened last December after a $9.2 Million renovation. The library opened in 1931, but closed in 1998 because of the Hudson Building demolition across the street.
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Posted 10 November 2004 - 08:07 PM
Wednesday, November 10, 2004
The Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library reopened last December after a $9.2 Million renovation. The library opened in 1931, but closed in 1998 because of the Hudson Building demolition across the street.
The Skillman Branch of the Detroit Public Library reopened last December after a $9.2 Million renovation. The library opened in 1931, but closed in 1998 because of the Hudson Building demolition across the street.
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Posted 10 November 2004 - 11:22 PM
Thursday, November 11, 2004
The Madison-Lenox Hotel in early evening. Although it slated to become another parking lot for nearby Comerica Park, rumor has it that the owners are now looking at redevelopment options because of all the bad publicity they are recieving over the building's poor condition and its planned demolition.
The Madison-Lenox Hotel in early evening. Although it slated to become another parking lot for nearby Comerica Park, rumor has it that the owners are now looking at redevelopment options because of all the bad publicity they are recieving over the building's poor condition and its planned demolition.
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Posted 11 November 2004 - 01:55 PM
The ML doesn't look too bad in that shot. Looks like you could just install a few windows and start leasing (although we know how far from the truth that is).
Hmm....something's fishy. The sun is out in almost all of your photos. This isn't really Detroit now is it
Hmm....something's fishy. The sun is out in almost all of your photos. This isn't really Detroit now is it
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Posted 11 November 2004 - 02:42 PM
Yeah, only the ML has a gigantic hole in the roof. LOL.
The sun is out in all my photos because I typically take photos on sunny days. Cloudy days make for washed out photos and disappointing shots.
The sun is out in all my photos because I typically take photos on sunny days. Cloudy days make for washed out photos and disappointing shots.
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Posted 11 November 2004 - 11:15 PM
Friday, November 12, 2004
Mike Ilitch owns the vacant Hotel Vermont on Columbia Street near Park Avenue. Ilitch owns many properties in the area, and it is rumored that a new stadium for the Red Wings may eventually be constructed in the area.
Mike Ilitch owns the vacant Hotel Vermont on Columbia Street near Park Avenue. Ilitch owns many properties in the area, and it is rumored that a new stadium for the Red Wings may eventually be constructed in the area.
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Posted 13 November 2004 - 10:56 AM
Saturday, November 13, 2004
Last weekend I stumbled onto this helicopter crash scene that they were filming for the movie, The Island, on Bagley Street. I didn't even know that I was on a movie set until I was in the middle of it, and saw the wrecked helicopter. LOL.
Last weekend I stumbled onto this helicopter crash scene that they were filming for the movie, The Island, on Bagley Street. I didn't even know that I was on a movie set until I was in the middle of it, and saw the wrecked helicopter. LOL.
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Posted 13 November 2004 - 11:14 PM
Sunday, November 14, 2004
Peering into the David Whitney Building from the window on Park Avenue. The building seems to be in good condition, but apparently there is a leak in the roof of the lobby, since there is water standing on the floor. There have been several plans for the building, including a hotel, and also the conversion of the building into apartments or condos. So far nothing has materialized.
Peering into the David Whitney Building from the window on Park Avenue. The building seems to be in good condition, but apparently there is a leak in the roof of the lobby, since there is water standing on the floor. There have been several plans for the building, including a hotel, and also the conversion of the building into apartments or condos. So far nothing has materialized.
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Posted 14 November 2004 - 11:10 PM
Monday, November 15, 2004
All that remains of Hughes and Hatcher and the Freud Building is a pile of rubble. Crews are carting off the debris so that they can build a new 13-story parking garage with ground floor retail on the site.
All that remains of Hughes and Hatcher and the Freud Building is a pile of rubble. Crews are carting off the debris so that they can build a new 13-story parking garage with ground floor retail on the site.
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Posted 16 November 2004 - 01:32 AM
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
When the tenants of the neighboring building demanded a parking garage, the Michigan Theater was gutted and turned into one. The original plan was to tear the theater down, but studies revealed that tearing it down would significantly weaken the structure of the adjoining office building. So the theater was turned into a parking garage, with as little of the theater demolished as possible. Today a portion of the red curtain still hangs above what was once the stage. This photo is of the original lobby. The main auditorium was located on the right.
When the tenants of the neighboring building demanded a parking garage, the Michigan Theater was gutted and turned into one. The original plan was to tear the theater down, but studies revealed that tearing it down would significantly weaken the structure of the adjoining office building. So the theater was turned into a parking garage, with as little of the theater demolished as possible. Today a portion of the red curtain still hangs above what was once the stage. This photo is of the original lobby. The main auditorium was located on the right.
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Posted 16 November 2004 - 01:37 AM
Quite a warm, fuzzy feeling. Almost the essence of America, to me.
Saturday, August 21, 2004. A crowd of 36,000+ saw the Tigers beat the Mariners 11-10 in 12 innings on a Craig Monroe single. Carlos Guillen scored the winning run to go along with a bases-loaded double and triple (6 RBI.)
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Posted 16 November 2004 - 11:56 PM
Nice photo, Aaron. I only got to go to one Tiger's game this past summer. The game was not good (they lost), but at least I got to stare at the skyline for three hours. LOL. Unfortuntately I neglected to bring my camera, but the skyline view wasn't all that great from where I was sitting anyway.
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Posted 16 November 2004 - 11:58 PM
November 17, 2004
The gothic top of the Metropolitan Building peeks through between buildings along Woodward Avenue. The Metropolitan was supposed to be renovated into lofts, but the developer is apparently still trying to secure financing.
The gothic top of the Metropolitan Building peeks through between buildings along Woodward Avenue. The Metropolitan was supposed to be renovated into lofts, but the developer is apparently still trying to secure financing.
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Posted 17 November 2004 - 08:36 PM
Allan, on Nov 16 2004, 02:32 AM, said:
Tuesday, November 16, 2004
When the tenants of the neighboring building demanded a parking garage, the Michigan Theater was gutted and turned into one. The original plan was to tear the theater down, but studies revealed that tearing it down would significantly weaken the structure of the adjoining office building. So the theater was turned into a parking garage, with as little of the theater demolished as possible. Today a portion of the red curtain still hangs above what was once the stage. This photo is of the original lobby. The main auditorium was located on the right.
When the tenants of the neighboring building demanded a parking garage, the Michigan Theater was gutted and turned into one. The original plan was to tear the theater down, but studies revealed that tearing it down would significantly weaken the structure of the adjoining office building. So the theater was turned into a parking garage, with as little of the theater demolished as possible. Today a portion of the red curtain still hangs above what was once the stage. This photo is of the original lobby. The main auditorium was located on the right.
Thats kind or surreal that they have a parking garage in that old theater under such an ornate ceiling...is that really true? Do they really park cars in there? That would be one of the wierdest parking garages I have ever heard of...
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Posted 17 November 2004 - 10:21 PM
antonyj11, on Nov 17 2004, 09:35 PM, said:
Thats kind or surreal that they have a parking garage in that old theater under such an ornate ceiling...is that really true? Do they really park cars in there? That would be one of the wierdest parking garages I have ever heard of...
Yep, they really do park cars there. Go into the Michigan Building (On Bagley Street at Clifford. Ask the security guard in the lobby if you can see the parking garage. He will direct you to it. You will be able to see the lobby and the main auditorium, as well as a few other parts of the theater. On the exterior you can still see light bulbs around the former theater entrance.
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Posted 18 November 2004 - 11:09 AM
fruit cove, on Nov 18 2004, 07:17 AM, said:
be careful goin back behind those buildings, are you carrying a weapon because the gangs of detroit are notorious.
There are gangs in the city, but as long as you don't bother them, they won't bother you. I've been in plenty of gang-infested areas and have never had a problem. I have photographed some of the most poverty stricken, run down, and notorious neighborhoods in the city. I have a bigger fear if ghetto dogs than anything else...those are viscious creatures!
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Posted 18 November 2004 - 02:27 PM
Allan, on Nov 18 2004, 01:08 PM, said:
Why on earth would I want to/need to carry a weapon? Downtown is one of the safest areas in the city. Just last month an off-duty transit worker murdered a homeless man who tried to attack her late at night - murders downtown are very uncommon. There have only been about five so far this year. The only problems I have are with bums asking me for money or trying to sell me little flags on toothpicks and then asking for a donation.
There are gangs in the city, but as long as you don't bother them, they won't bother you. I've been in plenty of gang-infested areas and have never had a problem. I have photographed some of the most poverty stricken, run down, and notorious neighborhoods in the city. I have a bigger fear if ghetto dogs than anything else...those are viscious creatures!
There are gangs in the city, but as long as you don't bother them, they won't bother you. I've been in plenty of gang-infested areas and have never had a problem. I have photographed some of the most poverty stricken, run down, and notorious neighborhoods in the city. I have a bigger fear if ghetto dogs than anything else...those are viscious creatures!
Yeah man seriously,
i bet you've never been in downtown yourself
