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Robert Holmes - 1913-2006

February 21, 2006
Photo c. 2006 – The Detroit News Teamsters founder ‘a real man of steel’ Bobby Holmes fought with former union chief Hoffa for ‘justice on the job’ since the 1930s. Eric Lacy / The Detroit News Robert W. “Bobby” Holmes, one of the Teamsters union’s founding fathers and confidant of former union President James R. Hoffa for more than 40 years, died…
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Congratulations

February 20, 2006
Team Canada’s Colleen Sostrorics, left, Hayley Wickenheiser and Gillian Apps, right, celebrate after defeating Sweden 4-1 to win the gold medal in womens ice hockey at the 2006 Winter Olympic Monday, in Turin. (CP PHOTO/Ryan Remiorz) Gold Medal again for the Women in…
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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&#8221…
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Victory Housing

February 17, 2006
Today’s Photo Du Jour covers Victory homes. In Canada theses homes were built and owned by Wartime Housing Ltd. The crown corporation bought materials and land and followed through with orders for homes across the country. Victory Homes came in two models: a two-room…
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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…