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Lens on Detroit: Explore inside historic Masonic Temple as officials fight to save neo-gothic building from auction
The world's largest Masonic Temple was on the verge of being sold at a tax foreclosure auction, but Masonic officials made a $10,000 payment this morning and reached a deal with Wayne County to maintain ownership of the historic neo-gothic building on Temple in Detroit. …
Unruly Tigers fans suspected of setting fire to historic Brush Park home on Opening Day
Built in 1910, the Victorian home was most known for its pioneering role in cancer treatment for residents of all backgrounds. …
Historic Hotel Charlevoix to be demolished in downtown Detroit within 45 days
City officials confirmed today that the final paperwork is nearly complete to allow the slumlord, Ralph Sachs, to proceed with demolition…
Detroit News, Free Press abandoning historic headquarters for smaller space
The newspapers are hunting for new office space in downtown or midtown and selling their headquarters at 615…
Historic Hotel Charlevoix: Take a rare glimpse inside a long-neglected building
With a bit of courage and muscle, we ascended the building, often using a precariously hanging fire escape,…
From movie house to heavy metal haven, Harpos wants to close the curtain
The art deco-style theater on Harper Avenue has struggled with break-ins and assaults as the area surrounding it…
Historic, 112-year-old Catholic church in Detroit could be yours for just $79,000
The former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church in old Poletown is for sale. …
Cemetery theft: Close-up look at mausoleums damaged at historic Woodmere Cemetery
Thieves stole mausoleum doors, gates, stained glass windows, marble and other contents. About 12 mausoleum were ransacked. …
Endangered, abandoned schools worth saving in Detroit? Let’s start with these 5
Dozens of schools are covered in graffiti, their interiors gutted for scrap metal. Others are boarded-up gems, vulnerable…
Investigation: Thieves tear apart Packard Plant for scrap metal in broad daylight; neighbors at risk
Scrapping thieves have become alarmingly more daring and audacious as police have virtually ignored an organized scrapping operation…
