Dec. 12, 1971: Famed Architect Albert Kahn's former home makes historic list
The English Renaissance-style structure is the current headquarters of the Detroit Urban League.
The English Renaissance-style structure is the current headquarters of the Detroit Urban League.
One of Detroit’s most elegant buildings was demolished to make way for the city’s 29th McDonald’s restaurant.
The city’s move would prevent speculators from buying properties without plans to develop them.
If a Toronto-based firm gets its way, a 112-year-old building in downtown Detroit will be demolished to make way for a parking lot. Triple Properties Inc., which bought the ornate, historic building for $700,000 earlier this month, acknowledged the plan Thursday. The firm also bought the adjacent Penobscot Building this year and says it needs […]