Detroit Photo of the Day

[Allan]

The lower part was cleaned up right?

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Well, some of the lower part. The cleaned portions are the lighter portions in this photo.

[SNWEB]

Also, since we are on the topic, I have noted that the Book Building appears to have an addition (to left in Allan's photo directly above), even though I have never seen any records of that occuring.

[RustTown]

Also, since we are on the topic, I have noted that the Book Building appears to have an addition (to left in Allan's photo directly above), even though I have never seen any records of that occuring.

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The Book Building (in the lower left) was the original buildings, and the tower is an addition. Many buildings in Detroit are additions to lower buildings (i.e. Penobscot, Michigan Bell...)

[Aaron]

I think what he means is that the low-rise, oringinal Book Building seems to have an addition. In the photo, there looks like a seam between the two parts, suggesting it was added on to.

[RustTown]

I think what he means is that the low-rise, oringinal Book Building seems to have an addition. In the photo, there looks like a seam between the two parts, suggesting it was added on to.

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Yeah, the whole thing was a three phase project ultimately, first the building, then an addition to the building, and lastly the tower.

[rbdetsport]

What's the building next to it?

[Aaron]

Trolley Plaza.

[Allan]

Thursday, March 24, 2005

Albert Kahn designed the Detroit Trust Company Building at 201 West Fort in 1915. The back was expanded in 1926, and modernized in 1966, when Detroit Bank & Trust expanded into 211 West Fort next door.

[wolverine]

Very nice Allan! I like how the light shines on certain parts of the buildings.

[Allan]

Very nice Allan!  I like how the light shines on certain parts of the buildings.

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Thanks. The lighting conditions just happened to be nearly identical this evening. Of course the clouds have returned now. I'm ready for springtime!

[Allan]

Friday, March 25, 2005

Easter Lilies in the Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle. Spring is here, although it doesn't seem like it with the weather we've been having!

[Allan]

Saturday, March 26, 2005

An apartment building at the corner of Van Dyke & Lafayette on the city's east side.

[Allan]

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Construction on the 1001 Woodward parking deck continues.

[rbdetsport]

Sunday, March 27, 2005

Construction on the 1001 Woodward parking deck continues.

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Does anyone have any renderings of the new 1001 Woodward Parking Garage?

[wolverine]

Did you take that photo of the parking garage Thursday, Allan? I saw it this Friday and they already had horizontal members being cast.

BTW, nice closeups on the flowers. Wish my camera could do that.

[rbdetsport]

Is it going to have ground floor retail?

[RustTown]

Yes. I think they've already signed a CVS Pharmacy which there are already too many off. lol

[rbdetsport]

Yes.

Edited March 27, 2005 by rbdetsport

[Allan]

Did you take that photo of the parking garage Thursday, Allan?  I saw it this Friday and they already had horizontal members being cast.

BTW, nice closeups on the flowers.  Wish my camera could do that.

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Yeah, that was on Thursday. They must be moving quick then!

My cousin just bought a Nikon D70...that would do a much better job with those flowers than my camera. If only I had that much money to spend on a new camera & some lenses.....

[atperry]

Yeah, that was on Thursday.  They must be moving quick then!

My cousin just bought a Nikon D70...that would do a much better job with those flowers than my camera.  If only I had that much money to spend on a new camera & some lenses.....

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Allan, what kind of camera d you have?

[wolverine]

I'm glad there is going to be ground floor retail. I just hope the ramp looks nice and blends in well with the cityscape. If parking garages are the new buildings of Detroit, then they need to make a statement....just nothing too crazy.

[rbdetsport]

Is there a possibility that in the future there will be a building built on top of it or is it not stable enough to hold up a building?

[Allan]

The CBD of Detroit needs a CVS. Basic Needs.....

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There is already a pharmacy on Griswold in Capitol Park. Why do we need another one just one block away?

[rbdetsport]

There is already a pharmacy on Griswold in Capitol Park.  Why do we need another one just one block away?

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I wasn't aware of one being near Capitol Park. Any store being built downtown makes me happy/

[Allan]

Monday, March 28, 2005

This afternoon I noticed that the Manhattan apartment building, as well as the adjacent Altadena apartment building have signs on them announcing their renovation into 1-3 bedroom apartments & condominiums. Certainly some good news for a side of town that could use some help.