Hamilton & Oakman
August 18, 2006
For today’s Photo Du Jour, we’re off to lovely Highland Park.
At the intersection of Hamilton & Oakman is this massive industrial building.
While a giant factory isn’t usually too exciting, the front entrace to this one is outstanding. Art…
Lot 271 - State Fair Ave. E.
August 14, 2006
Late of the archives of the F.H.A. is this home designed and built in 1939.
Located on lot 271 on State Fair Ave. E., I’m not sure how to go about cross referencing lot numbers to street addresses. So I’m not sure if this one is still around or not.
Designed by…
Fisher Body - Fort & Livernois
July 28, 2006
To the corner of Fort & Livernois for today’s P.D.J.
This handsome peice of automotive history was built in 1928
The same artist who painted the windows at the U.A. prior to its superbowl wash also did the former offices of Fisher Body. Does anyone know the…
RIP - Joseph Nicola DeLauro - 1916 - 2006
July 16, 2006
Joe Delauro a taleneted sculptor and one of the few remaining links back to the old generation of sculptors passed away last Tuesday, July 11th at his Novi home at the age of 90.
Here’s a brief obituary from this past Saturday’s Windsor Star:
Ex-prof pioneered…
Hecker Mausoleum
July 13, 2006
Located in Detroit’s Woodlawn Cemetery, this is the final resting place of Frank Hecker. Hecker who was a leading industrialist of his day, is probably best remebered for his mansion located at Woodward & Ferry near the DIA.
Never one to not be showy, Hecker…
Grinnell Mausoleum
July 12, 2006
This handome grave is the final resting place of Clayton Grinnell, who formed one half (along with his Brother Ira) of the Grinnell Brothers Company. Grinnell Brothers produced Pianos, Organs and other music related items like sheet music.
This mausoleum was designed by the…