Grand Rapids Photos

[GRDadof3]

Mayflower Congregational Church

(There is actually a ship at the top of the weathervane)

Kelsey Building - 235 S Division - Part of the Avenue of the Arts Project

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[GRDadof3]

Heartside Neighborhood - Historic District

45 S. Division - Previously Alma Latina, Unknown Plans?

Herkimer Hotel Courtyard

Rear of the Lenox Building - South Division

Globe Knitting Works Building - Globe Apartments - Built from 1903 - 1928 - Commerce Ave

250 Commerce - Garage Renovation

17 Williams - RHD Tire Service - Just needs some TLC

Kelsey Building - Avenue of the Arts Project - Division at Williams

The guy in the photo is the Project Manager for Triangle and gave me a little info, 12 residential units, ground floor retail, full renovation of 3 buildings at this corner

Work going on at 139 S Division - Rooftop patio and new windows going in

Rear of 117 S Division

100 Commerce (at Oakes) - Herington Lofts - Office

What is going on with this old hotel? Commerce at Oakes. Rockford Construction has had a sign on it for awhile.

As the guy from Triangle and I were discussing, I think in about 5 years or so, this area will be totally tranformed, and I can't imagine the missions not cashing out as their property values go up.

[Rizzo]

^that wouldnt suprise me if the realtors and property owners have this in mind to get the missions out...

[GRDadof3]

These guys working in these old buildings have got to be DYING in this heat and humidity. I'll have to remember to take a bunch of bottled water along on my next photo shoot .

[RustTown]

Mayflower Congregational reminds me of First Presbyterian in downtown Lansing. Here's a recent pic I took.

[GRDadof3]

Mayflower Congregational reminds me of First Presbyterian in downtown Lansing.  Here's a recent pic I took.

Yeah, it has the same Georgian Colonial style going on. I like the two small oval windows on the side with the stone. Nice pic, LMichigan.

[mpchicago]

With regards to 45 S. Division there was an article in the paper a few months back about a full renovation of those two building with an Indian Restaurant going in. At Commerce and Oaks I think Rockford wants to do some sort of residential. Maybe student housing when Cooley gets its act together?

I really like that Herrington Lofts building.

[GRDadof3]

With regards to 45 S. Division there was an article in the paper a few months back about a full renovation of those two building with an Indian Restaurant going in.  At Commerce and Oaks I think Rockford wants to do some sort of residential.  Maybe student housing when Cooley gets its act together? 

I really like that Herrington Lofts building.

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Yeah, isn't it cool. I don't know who is doing the rehab or timeline. It appears that the building had a floor added to it, back when property was so scarce downtown that the only way to expand was up. I can imagine that top floor with all new windows, and quite a panoramic view.

[GRDadof3]

Lobby of the renovated Civic Auditorium (Steelcase Ballroom)

[LA Dave]

GRDad -- thanks so much for the great pictures of the Civic Auditorium lobby. That is a wonderful Moderne space, probably the best in the city, and it is great that it was preserved when the rest of that old barn was imploded.

[GRDadof3]

GRDad -- thanks so much for the great pictures of the Civic Auditorium lobby.  That is a wonderful Moderne space, probably the best in the city, and it is great that it was preserved when the rest of that old barn was imploded.

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No prob, Dave. If you liked those, you'll really love the interior shots of Ryerson Library (coming soon)

[GRDadof3]

Check out the lobby shots of the Civic Auditorium if you missed those^^^

Let me get this one out the way. Work progressing on the Historic Monroe Avenue Filtration Plant (from the rear of the site). I hear this is 60% leased out to an insurance company and another tenant, and also features residential too.

Then I can get to my piece' de resistance....

[GRDadof3]

^^^Two other posts today if you missed those^^^

If you have not been in the recently renovated Ryerson Library (Main Branch) of the GRPL, then hang on to your hats:

Marble floors with inlaid tile (I believe) and marble columns

You can see in this picture below, through the doorway, how the section added in the 70's or 80's had different ceiling heights than the historic section (that I am standing in). This created some very challenging, yet visually appealing transitions between the two areas when they did the renovation.

The new Keeler Wing, which was gutted and a four story atrium was added.

Sorry for the quality on this last one, but with so many people coming and going and the desk workers, I was trying not to be noticed and moved my hand . However, it will give you a reason to go check it out personally. The marble/tile floors are exquisite:

[snoogit]

I've made many a trip to the GRPL.

I am shocked you got those pictures, without being escorted out and your memory confiscated.

[GRDadof3]

I've made many a trip to the GRPL.

I am shocked you got those pictures, without being escorted out and your memory confiscated.

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B) That is why that last shot is so blurry.

[LA Dave]

GR Dad -- Wow!! I visited the Ryerson a couple of years ago, but your pictures make it look even more beautiful. I well remember the marble as a kid, but the restoration paint job has really brought out the beauty of the plaster detailing. It never looked that good in the old days.

The "new" library (the 1967 addition) was a big improvement in terms of opening up the stacks and putting the books into a friendlier environment. Unfortunately, the building was darn ugly and the interiors sterile. And, most imortantly, the Ryerson wing became an afterthought instead of the triumphant entrance to the library.