Old Wayne County Building in downtown Detroit finds new owner
The Farbman Group has been trying to find a new owner since Wayne County vacated the Beaux Arts-style building in 2009.
DDA: Metropolitan Building has ‘rapidly deteriorating facade’ in downtown Detroit
Still, officials hope they can find a buyer before it’s too late.
Video: Historic Detroit church engulfed in flames by time firefighters arrived
Investigators believe the fire on Woodward Avenue near downtown was intentionally set.
Morning fire guts historic Woodward church near downtown Detroit
Flames quickly burst through every window of the hulking church, raising suspicions that an accelerant may have been used.
New Packard Plant owner cracks down on trespassers by stranding them
Some photographers and explorers are walking out of the ruins to find themselves without a car in the crime-ridden area.
Busted! Chicago-area investor forced to stop scavenging vacant building in Detroit
“We have to set the tone that this is absolutely unacceptable, and we are going to use our resources to go after scrapping,” mayoral spokeswoman Alexis Wiley said.
City does nothing as dangerous scrapping operation continues on Detroit’s east side
The unstable ceiling of the building is propped up with chemical containers.
Man refuses to leave Packard Plant in Detroit, demands to be parking attendant
The bald, self-described war veteran with boozy breath also is asking for $10,000 for allegedly injuring his leg at the plant.
Scrappers cause collapse of ornamental ceiling in storied Eastown Theatre in Detroit
The 2,500-seat theater once hosted the Kinks, the Who, Jefferson Airplane, Cream, Yes, Fleetwood Mac, Steppenwolf, King Crimson, MC5 and the Stooges.
Exposed: Vandal who defaced historic Whittier sign in Detroit is 28-year-old Eric Gray
His girlfriend was fired from her job Tuesday after we published a story about both of them vandalizing buildings.