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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 fine arts program Artist’s sculptures part of cityscape Roberta Pennington, Windsor Star Published: Saturday, July 15…
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Hudson Mausoleum

July 14, 2006
Today’s grave is that of J.L. Hudson. Hudson was born in England, and came to Detroit via Hamilton, Ontario, Canada. Hudson built a vast retail empire, that spanned all over Michigan. Hudson’s Department stores were the anchor tennant at many area malls. After…
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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…
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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 Lloyd Brothers of Toledo, OH, and includes the family crest above the door. The Grinnell crest graced their products. *With…
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Dodge Brothers Mausoleum

July 11, 2006
Located in Woodlawn Cemetery in Detroit, among the notables buried here are John & Horace Dodge. Built in the Egyptian Revival Style, two stone Spyhnxes stand guard over the front door. Both Brothers who were inseparable in life both died in 1920. They comissioned…
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Dearborn Montgomery Ward's

July 7, 2006
* First off, sorry for the lousy picture, I shot it a few years ago when Michigan Ave. was all torn up, and there wasn’t a great angle to shoot from… Now it seems as if this long time Dearborn Icon built in 1936, may meet the wrecking ball, in one of the shadyist deals of all time. The Free Press dug up some good documents here (.PDF). A few articles about the deal can be found here…
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Via Italia

July 6, 2006
As Italy prepares to face off against France in Sunday’s World Cup final, here is a photo tour through Erie Street, Windsor’s Little Italy. The light pole banners welcoming you to Little Italy. The east end, many blocks east of the restaurant district is a…
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Funerary Parducci's

July 5, 2006
In Detroit’s beautiful Woodlawn Cemetery one can find the stunning Art Deco Wilson Mausoleum. Comissioned by Matilda Dodge Wilson and designed according to the late A. Dale Northrup’s great book on the cemetery, in 1939 by New York City Architect William Henry…