Tag: historic buildings

Historic gem or eyesore? Lincoln Park preservation group seeks developers for Mellus Newspaper building

July 27, 2009

Lincoln Park Preservation Alliance is racing against the clock to secure a developer interested in purchasing and revitalizing two historic buildings within the city. A September 1st deadline has been set by Lincoln Park’s Downtown Development Authority for any interested parties to submit a development plan as well as financial proof of ability to purchase … More Historic gem or eyesore? Lincoln Park preservation group seeks developers for Mellus Newspaper building

A rare look inside Colonel Brodhead’s office

June 8, 2009

For years I’ve driven by what remains of the office / library  that once belonged to Grosse Ile’s Colonel Thornton Fleming Brodhead, curious as to what the office looked like on the inside.   Brodhead served our great state of Michigan in many capacities including prosecuting attorney, deputy secretary of state and state senator. He was the owner … More A rare look inside Colonel Brodhead’s office

Explore Detroit and Southeast Michigan – Tour Directory

May 13, 2009

Nothing to do? Broke? Can’t afford a vacation? Have out-of-town guests coming to visit but don’t know what sites to show them? Don’t worry, there’s lots to do and see right here in southeast Michigan. The organized tours listed below will help you get out and explore your town.  As a hometown tourist, you’ll see … More Explore Detroit and Southeast Michigan – Tour Directory

Save historic Lafayette Building by signing online petition

April 6, 2009

Will another historic Detroit building face the wrecking ball? Maybe not – if enough people voice their opposition. Detroit City Council is accepting bids to demolish the Lafayette Building, a 1920s era, 14-story building. Preservation groups want the building saved and have launched an online petition to save this historic building from the same fate … More Save historic Lafayette Building by signing online petition

Save a legendary Detroit landmark from the wrecking ball

March 31, 2009

The following copy is reprinted from an email sent by Cityscape Detroit. Cityscape Detroit is an advocacy group that promotes historic preservation in conjunction with planned development that improves the quality of life.  The Lafayette Building is a beautiful, 1920’s era, fourteen-story building in downtown Detroit.  It has been vacant for several years, the city … More Save a legendary Detroit landmark from the wrecking ball