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Home»Archives»Art & Entertainment»Buildings»Abandoned Buildings (Page 4)

Relic of Detroit’s booming 1920s imploded to make way for Red Wings arena

By Steve Neavling on July 11, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, Urban Renewal  

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.

Fires break out inside iconic ruins of Michigan Central Station in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on June 16, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Crime & Fire, Development, Fire, Headline, Urban Renewal  

Fires break out inside iconic ruins of Michigan Central Station in Detroit

Fires were on two floors of the hulking building owned by billionaire Matty Moroun.

Olympia threatens to delay Red Wings arena project if historic hotel demo not approved

By Steve Neavling on June 10, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, City Government, Government, Mayor's Office, posts  

Olympia threatens to delay Red Wings arena project if historic hotel demo not approved

Olympia Development, which is building the Red Wings arena, dropped a bombshell tonight.

Mayor Duggan hijacking historic commission ahead of Red Wings arena vote

By Steve Neavling on May 12, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Government, Headline, Mayor's Office, posts  

Mayor Duggan hijacking historic commission ahead of Red Wings arena vote

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.

What’s next for 23 vacant Cass Corridor apartments, hotels

By Steve Neavling on May 4, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Development, Headline, posts, Real Estate, Urban Renewal  

What’s next for 23 vacant Cass Corridor apartments, hotels

Some of Detroit’s most beautiful apartment buildings and hotels were built in the Cass Corridor and are beginning to see new life.

‘Another F—ing Bar,’ former punk hangout is demolished in Red Wings district

By Steve Neavling on April 24, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

‘Another F—ing Bar,’ former punk hangout is demolished in Red Wings district

During its last incarnation, the bar sold beer from urinals, and food came in a dog bowl.

From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer

By Steve Neavling on April 22, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

From rotten meat to high-end leather: Cass Corridor gets new retailer

A high-end leather retailer is opening up in the former Tomboy Market building, which often reeked of rotten meat.

Apartments built out of shipping containers springing up in Detroit

By Steve Neavling on April 22, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Fire, Headline  

Apartments built out of shipping containers springing up in Detroit

The grandson of renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright is the chief architect.

Hotel Park Avenue faces demo after council approves Red Wings arena plans

By Steve Neavling on April 21, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Buildings, Featured Stories, posts  

Hotel Park Avenue faces demo after council approves Red Wings arena plans

The Red Wings want to replace the historic 91-year-old building with a loading dock.

Rare glimpse inside vacant Hotel Park Avenue before expected demo

By Steve Neavling on April 3, 2015   Abandoned Buildings, Art & Entertainment, Buildings, Headline  

Rare glimpse inside vacant Hotel Park Avenue before expected demo

The end appears to be approaching for the historic building to make way for the new Red Wings arena and entertainment district.

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Steve Neavling

Steve Neavling lives and works in Detroit as an investigative journalist. His stories have uncovered corruption, led to arrests and reforms and prompted FBI investigations.

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