  Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5799 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
Scrappers have been trying to pry off the large brass historical marker on the old Cass Tech (at corner of service drive and Second). Lately the the property has become a total dump and homeless people and drug dealers have taken up residence inside the archways. One more indication that DPS cannot take care of its properties. | ||
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell Post Number: 2489 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 66.167.210.27 |
Sounds like someone ^ is ready to strike up a chorus with Rasputin of that old favorite "Tear that _____ ______ ____!" | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 589 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 209.69.221.253 |
It's called demolition by neglect. | ||
Detourdetroit Member Username: Detourdetroit Post Number: 185 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.255.246.225 |
thanks for the update itsjeff about the brass marker. there is a non-profit development company that has formed to try to work with dps to take the building through a development process - dps has been somewhat receptive to the idea, but the non-profit has not secured an option as of yet. udm school of architecture last spring did a semester long design and feasibility study for the building - with particular possibilty in resuing the old building. dps secured the windows and have shut some of the systems down. the homeless setting up shop in the archways is definitely an issue that needs to be addressed. the building is rock solid and has potential, but has issues. we're doing our best! | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3650 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.160.138.107 |
To an alum, this is very disturbing. jjaba, Class of '59. (back in the day when people didn't think about defacing Detroit. The Cass Corridor was a thing of vitality, beauty.) | ||
Detourdetroit Member Username: Detourdetroit Post Number: 186 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.255.246.225 |
jjaba must report to duty as the apostle of a re-imagined cass tech. he must spread the word far and wide to other alums that this can happen. | ||
Leoqueen Member Username: Leoqueen Post Number: 1255 Registered: 07-2004 Posted From: 152.163.100.8 |
cass tech alum leoqueen class of '72 reporting for duty, SIR! | ||
Islandman Member Username: Islandman Post Number: 152 Registered: 08-2004 Posted From: 68.42.171.59 |
Ditto, class of '88 reporting for duty. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3655 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.160.138.107 |
jjaba, reporting for duty sir. jjaba, singing "I fall To Pieces" by Patsy Cline in front of Cass. Tech. | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 2743 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 68.251.27.41 |
Zulu Warrior, representing the best of CT '85, Devistating and Alive, stands ready for action. (begins looking for Islandman in 85 senior yearbook) | ||
Genesyxx Member Username: Genesyxx Post Number: 484 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 12.2.196.17 |
class of 98 reporting. Let's get to work! | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5801 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
Okay, troops, now that you're rallied, you can start by clicking here: http://www.detroit.k12.mi.us/c ontact/schoolfeedback.htm Also, you can write to Darrell A. Rodgers, Ph.D., Chief of Facilities Maintenance & Auxiliary Services. His e-mail is darrell.rodgers@detroitk12.org Get R Done and report back! | ||
Hornwrecker Member Username: Hornwrecker Post Number: 1057 Registered: 04-2005 Posted From: 66.2.148.196 |
So that's what happened to old Lion's coach, I guess being chief janitor is a step up. Not the same guy? Never mind. The Tech blacksmithing program stands ready to begin repairs.  | ||
Merchantgander Member Username: Merchantgander Post Number: 1738 Registered: 01-2005 Posted From: 150.198.150.244 |
Itsjeff were you given permission to use that line. | ||
Itsjeff Member Username: Itsjeff Post Number: 5802 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 208.27.111.125 |
Hornwrecker's picture is AWESOME! Not only are the kids holding hammers, some poor kid has to draw a picture of one. Man they didn't miss a beat back then, did they. At the end of the day, you KNEW what a hammer looked like, or else! | ||
Crew Member Username: Crew Post Number: 930 Registered: 02-2004 Posted From: 146.9.52.45 |
That's the problem with this country...no one makes their own shoes anymore! | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3661 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.160.138.107 |
Hornwrecker, you rock. jjaba is at third anvil on the left, forging a hammerhead. Wonderful photo. jjaba, CT Class of '59. | ||
Jjaba Member Username: Jjaba Post Number: 3662 Registered: 11-2003 Posted From: 67.160.138.107 |
Crew, wrong school. Students at Wilbur Wright on 12th Street made shoes. But you've got a great idea for a new Detroit industry. jjaba at Cass Tech. in Print Shop. | ||
Detourdetroit Member Username: Detourdetroit Post Number: 187 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 205.188.116.137 |
wow...i can feel the groundswell. it's funny, I don't think i ever posted http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ savecasstech/ but please sign up if you're interested. we generally hold monthly meetings and i'd love to get people more engaged. detour... CT '92...escaping the Young Boys Inc. in the way to follow the way of the nerd. |
