February 2006

The other day I was heading into the City from the west. I got off at Grand Blvd. and decided to swing by and see how the old Lee Plaza was looking. It was obvious from the highway that she was looking pretty sad since her top was stolen, but I wanted to see first hand. Compare the recent photo above, with the one below that was taken in the spring of 2003. Even in her advanced state of…

Over on Watson Street, the former Detirot Society of Arts and Crafts building came down late last week. Here is a look back. The building was designed by Smith, Hinchman & Grylls along with Willam “Buck” Stratton. Built in 1916, it last 90 years untill the shell of the building came down last week. The Photo above is from the January 31, 1917 issue of The American…