Sunday, July 12, 2009
Gold Cup 100 Alpha
The 100th running of the Gold Cup was postponed last year due to high winds. After a year's wait, the thunder returned to the Detroit River this past weekend. VIEW LARGE
Friday, July 10, 2009
The Toledo Strip
Earlier in the week I spent some time in the territory of Michigan's former posession near the mouth of the Maumee River. Please enjoy some action shots of the Toledo Mud Hens vs the Louisville Bats at 5/3 Field.
Wednesday, July 08, 2009
Rosa Parks Transit Center Almost Ready
The sails have been hoisted and the maiden voyage is set for July 14th with a grand opening celebration.
Tuesday, July 07, 2009
Monday, July 06, 2009
Tricentennial Park Extension
Things are looking good at the wetlands extension between Rivard Plaza and the Harbor. This just might end up being my favorite section of the RiverWalk.
Thursday, June 25, 2009
Lafayette Building Next to Fall
The 1923 C. Howard Crane designed Lafayette Building could meet the wrecking ball within the next two weeks thanks to a unanimous vote by the Detroit Downtown Development Authority. Detroit-based Adamo Demolition Company will eliminate the historic building for a fee of $1,445,888. The building will be replaced by a "pocket park" of grass and shrubbery.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Friday, June 12, 2009
Monday, June 08, 2009
New Use for Franklin Furniture Building
The Thompson Education Foundation and the Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan recently announced funding for a 94,000 square-foot high school tied to the University Prep Science and Math Middle School in Detroit. The Albert Kahn designed Franklin Furniture building in Rivertown will be renovated to house the high school in time for the 2010-2011 school year.
The building as it looks today.
Friday, June 05, 2009
Thursday, May 14, 2009
Rosa Parks Transit Center Sails=Fail
The first of the Transit Center's canopies went up this week and it has already been shredded by the high winds and rain from Wednesday night's thunderstorms. The center is already behind schedule and over budget. One can only guess how much this failure is going to set the project back.
Hot Fudge Detroit has the coverage.
Hot Fudge Detroit has the coverage.