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.
Mayor Duggan henchman disrupts historic commission with absence
The former DWSD employee who failed to pay his tax and water bills is having trouble with another responsibility.
Baseball fans unite over opposition to artificial turf at old Tiger Stadium site
Natural grass has graced “The Corner” for more than a century. That could change soon.
Historic commission approves controversial demo of Hotel Park Avenue
The vote comes after intense pressure from Mayor Mike Duggan, who denied playing a role.
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.
Graffiti removed from historic Detroit hotels but fate of buildings uncertain
The buildings’ fate remains entangled in a potential legal battle with preservationists and Detroit City Council.
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.
Plan would save historic baseball field at former Tiger Stadium site
City officials reached a compromise that would preserve the historic baseball field at the former site of Tiger Stadium.
Demolishing historic University Club for a new McDonald’s (photos)
From a collegiate gothic building to the golden arches.
McDonald’s to replace historic University Club in Detroit
One of Detroit’s most elegant buildings was demolished to make way for the city’s 29th McDonald’s restaurant.