Relic of Detroit’s booming 1920s imploded to make way for Red Wings arena
The 13-story Hotel Park Avenue, a one-time lavish attraction from the booming 1920s that later became a rehab center for drug addicts, was imploded Saturday morning.
The 13-story Hotel Park Avenue, a one-time lavish attraction from the booming 1920s that later became a rehab center for drug addicts, was imploded Saturday morning.
Fires were on two floors of the hulking building owned by billionaire Matty Moroun.
Olympia Development, which is building the Red Wings arena, dropped a bombshell tonight.
In one case, the mayor removed a beloved preservationist from the board, replacing her with an ex-DWSD employee who owes more than $15,000 in delinquent ] property taxes and water bills.
Some of Detroit’s most beautiful apartment buildings and hotels were built in the Cass Corridor and are beginning to see new life.
During its last incarnation, the bar sold beer from urinals, and food came in a dog bowl.
A high-end leather retailer is opening up in the former Tomboy Market building, which often reeked of rotten meat.
The grandson of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the chief architect.
The Red Wings want to replace the historic 91-year-old building with a loading dock.
The end appears to be approaching for the historic building to make way for the new Red Wings arena and entertainment district.