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The Fisher Building That Wasn't

February 20, 2006
Inspired by dFUNK’s excellent 5 part series last week on the Fisher Building , IM.com proudly presents The building we didn’t get… Coming from the mind of Albert Kahn, the Fisher building was built for the Fisher Brothers of “Body by Fisher” fame. The building was built in 1929, and was only phase one, of what was to be a three part project. The project was supposed…
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February 15, 2006 - Cobo Arena

February 15, 2006
Located on the Riverfront, and underused is the historic Cobo Arena. Built in 1960 it is nothing spectacular architecturally, but it has a legendary musical pedigree. Some very big selling musical albums were recorded live at Cobo – Among them: Kiss – Alive!
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February 13, 2006 - Lee Plaza

February 13, 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…
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February 6, 2006 - A look back at the DSAC Building

February 6, 2006
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…
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