Detroit Civic Center - 1976
January 10, 2014
Across the river today to the north shore for an interesting look at Hart Plaza and the RenCen under construction in this photo taken in March, 1976. Visible in the foreground is the fairly recently demolished Ford Auditorium.
Have a great weekend everyone, see you back…
Detroit Times Building - 1929
April 29, 2013
This past weekend I was at the Michigan Modernism Exposition, and the Detroit Area Art Deco Society was there and has a table set up. They were giving away some information, and also were giving away copies of this photo. It shows the Albert Kahn designed Detroit Times…
Highland Park Police Station - 1917 - 2012
February 3, 2012
The historic Highland Park Police Station in Highland Park, just off of Woodward Avenue, came down by building eater on Tuesday of this week. An article about the demolition can be found here: http://www.mlive.com/news/detroit/index.ssf/2012/01/photos_crew_demolishing_histor.html
My pictures were shot back in 2003, over the last 9 years, the building has become vandalized, and looted and open to…
Bridge Construction - 1928
June 17, 2011
Happy Friday once again.
Today’s photo is stamped on the back with the date December 24, 1928. The handwritten caption reads as follows:
Compacting cable with hydraulic tongs (?) on new Ambassador Bridge
It would have taken nerves of steel to work up there. Kudos…
Rail Photos - 1984
May 11, 2011
These photos come from long time reader, and local film maker & railfan Tim Swaddling, who sent along these photos shot by his father Bob in 1984.
Photo © Bob Swaddling
The first couple of shots show a view east along the waterfront rail yards. Note the four story red…
