Friday, June 21, 2013
Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research Building
The transformation of Dalgleish Cadillac into Wayne State's $93 million Multidisciplinary Biomedical Research Building is now in full swing.
Sunday, June 16, 2013
Tubes of Detroit Update
Tuesday, June 11, 2013
Transformers
Crews are working at the Statler site to transform the area near Grand Circus Park into a Hong Kong street set for the filming of Transformers 4. Cameras are scheduled to roll on June 19.
Sunday, June 09, 2013
Outdoor Adventure and Discovery Center
Demoliton work has begun on the largest section of the Globe Trading Company building as it begins its transformation into Michigan's Outdoor Adventure and Discovery Center. The center will be the latest addition to the William Milliken State Park and Harbor when it is completed some time in 2014.
The complex was constructed in phases between 1892 and 1900. It served as the home of the Detroit Dry Dock Company, Dry Dock Engine Works and the Detroit Shipbuilding Company. The Boblo Island ferry boats St. Clair and Columbia were both constructed there, and a young Henry Ford worked at the engine works as an apprentice machinist.
Monday, June 03, 2013
New Wayne County Jail - Not So Fast
Word came out today that the Wayne County has initiated discussions with Dan Gilbert's Rock Ventures, exploring the possibility of the company purchasing the new Wayne County Jail construction site from the county. This comes after the county has already spent over $100 million on the partially built jail.
Sunday, May 26, 2013
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Burn Notice
Back in April it was reported that this 103 year old home in Brush Park was intentionally set on fire by drunken Tigers fans on opening day. Located on Watson Street, the house was once known as Mercy Hall Hospital. It served as a care facility for indigent cancer patients from 1931 until the 1940's when the hospital moved to 269 Mack.
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Under its Skin
Curbed Detroit looks underneath the steel facade of the Claridge House Apartments. Built as the Michigan State Telephone Building in 1906, steel was used to cover up the original brick facade during a renovation occurring between 1967 and 1970.
Dan Gilbert purchased the building in April of 2012 and renovations are ongoing.
Dan Gilbert purchased the building in April of 2012 and renovations are ongoing.
Hotel Charlevoix on the Clock
The 108 year old Hotel Charlevoix could be toppled as early as tomorrow. A demolition permit was issued April 30 and the building could be history by August.
Saturday, May 11, 2013
A Grand Opening
Whole Foods Detroit has set its grand opening for June 5, 2013. WXYZ's Detroit 20/20 has a preview.
