Tuesday, December 26, 2006

Last Chance Gas


Last Chance Gas, originally uploaded by A Dubs.

Friday, December 22, 2006

Dark Skies II


Dark Skies II, originally uploaded by A Dubs.

Saturday, December 16, 2006

The High Line

I just discovered this amazing new application of railbanking taking place in Lower Manhattan.

The High Line was an elevated freight line that serviced the warehouses and factories of the Lower West Side. At points, a right-of-way was established through existing buildings.

The line has been abandoned since 1980 and much like the forgotten building of Detroit, grasses and trees have established themselves along the line. The Friends of the High Line are working with the City to preserve these viaducts and convert them into an elevated linear park and public spaces along the lines of the Promenade Plantée in Paris.

For a virtual tour check out oldnyc , or to see what's in store visit the design site. Also, check out the flicker cluster






















Saturday, December 09, 2006

Gutted

Built in 1919, this historic Albert Kahn designed print shop in Midtown has been gutted in preparation for a conversion into a retail/medical complex with indoor parking in the rear.

Lofts at New Amsterdam Phase 2


Work continues at the former Century Florist Supply Company building in New Center. It is being converted into 50 "Loft-Style" rental units.



Friday, December 01, 2006

4130 Trumbull

Recently this house at 4130 Trumbull, in the Woodbridge Historic District, was demolished by the city. Apparently, the front porch collapsed into the road striking a passing car. The city demolished the remains in November.



Thursday, November 30, 2006

The Nightmare the Detroit Renaissance Center Could Have Been

Virtual motorcity has some renderings of what the Renaissance Center would have looked like if all of the phases had been completed as planned. 

Photo Model

Soaring Casinos

Two of the permanent casinos are rising quickly against of the backdrop Detroit's skyline. The MGM Grand and Motor City Casino race towards completion, while the Greektown Casino continues to flounder.






These photos were taken at the end of October. Photos 1 and 2 MGM Grand, Photo 3 Motor City.

Monday, November 27, 2006

Eileen O'Neil


Mt. Elliott Cemetery

Friday, November 24, 2006

Mt. Elliot Park


uploaded by A Dubs.

Sunday, October 29, 2006

Next on the List...

The FBI will be moving its Detroit Headquarters from the McNamara Federal Building to a new location at Howard and the Lodge Freeway in 2009. The Executive Plaza complex, built between 1967 & 1972 will be demolished to make way for the new 300,000 square-foot complex.