  Aiw Member Username: Aiw Post Number: 5296 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 209.216.150.127 |
Here is today's PDJ | ||
Nativegirl Member Username: Nativegirl Post Number: 54 Registered: 01-2004 Posted From: 136.1.1.101 |
In the last pic, what is the building to the right? Was the building demo'd for the Lodge? | ||
Rust Member Username: Rust Post Number: 98 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 64.118.136.130 |
Nativegirl, that is Cobo Hall before the late 80's early 90's expansion and remodel. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 898 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.222.11.226 |
That's the front of Cobo Hall before the late '80s remodel, I believe. ??? | ||
Benjamin Member Username: Benjamin Post Number: 129 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 67.158.76.122 |
Hmmmm.... Much though I hate to knock 'historical' buildings, espically in Detroit, but. A. This is the ugliest building in the city. No question, though I'll take nominees for second place happily. B. Since when did structures built in 1960 become historical, particulaurly given that this eyesore is blocks from the the most spectaculaur skyscraper in the midwest (I'm thinking Guardian, but take your pick, really)? C. Do you realize this was a vibrant area of Detroit before this monstrosity, allong with the rest of the riverfront 'improvments' took place? I'm still open to nominees for second worst eyesore. Ford Auditorium definantly makes the list, as does the office building on the south side of Campus Martius. The name slips my mind at the moment. It replaced Detroit's oldest skyscrapers in one of the worst architectural exchanges in Detroit's history. Benjamin A. Vazquez, U.E. | ||
Fnemecek Member Username: Fnemecek Post Number: 1509 Registered: 12-2004 Posted From: 68.255.167.104 |
Good point. Most definitions of "historical" require that the structure be at least 50 years old. Cobo didn't open until 1961 so it's still got a few more years to go. | ||
Andrew69 Member Username: Andrew69 Post Number: 14 Registered: 12-2005 Posted From: 198.111.39.17 |
I would say that one exception would be when some significant event occurs in a building that will eventually become known as a historical event. Of course maybe the building would just be considered significant as well? (Message edited by andrew69 on February 16, 2006) | ||
Royce Member Username: Royce Post Number: 1444 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 70.227.217.52 |
It would be a shame to tear down Cobo Arena. It is such a lovely fixture on Detroit's skyline. Gut it out to make more room for Cobo Hall, but do not tear this building down just to make room. It can be incorporated into a new expansion. I still think that Cobo Arena could be gutted and made into a hotel. Have the guests' rooms along the current wall and have conference rooms in the center. Take down the granite panels on the outside walls to make room for windows. Remember, nothing like Cobo Arena exists in the Detroit area. Joe Louis Arena is a poor comparison as it relates to outside aesthetics. The exterior of this building is worth saving. | ||
Jerome81 Member Username: Jerome81 Post Number: 918 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 64.142.86.133 |
All that stuff down there is a waste of what should be public space (the riverfront) | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5528 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.42.168.211 |
Concerts at Cobo are the best. The seats are large and upholstered and there's a steep rise to each step, so the sightlines are better than anywhere else. | ||
Matt_the_deuce Member Username: Matt_the_deuce Post Number: 496 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 69.14.248.252 |
Andrew69 stated: "I would say that one exception would be when some significant event occurs in a building that will eventually become known as a historical event." KISS - ALIVE! | ||
Mplsryan Member Username: Mplsryan Post Number: 131 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 24.26.164.215 |
meh, are we complaining about nothing again? And Guardian as most spectacular skyscraper in the midwest is ´hands down´debatable. |
