Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 4258 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:28 pm: | |
Sometimes the challenges of our city make it difficult to overlook the frequent steady positive events happening in the meantime. Forward movement more often takes place in quiet little steps...
...like adorning a humble upper Southwest home with marigolds...
...or building new neighborhood church,
...or a new habitat for humanity home.
The saving of the old and beautiful progresses amid skepticism, sometime founded, but more often not...
...like the restoration of the majestic Galston on Michigan, an long abandoned structure, nearly restored a year ago, only to be ravaged and seemingly hopelessly gutted by fire, then patiently restored again. Possibly no project better fits the City of Detroit Motto Speramus meliora; resurget cineribus ("We hope for better things, it will rise from the ashes")
Forward movement is also taking place in giant steps as seen in the progress of Greektown Casino's new hotel and skywalk...
...new sidewalks before the rising Motorcity casino...
..a resplendent MGM Casino...
...a restored Howard Street Power station...
...progress on the Dequindre Cut Parkway...
...and the restoration of the mighty Fort Shelby Hotel. |
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard
Post Number: 4415 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:35 pm: | |
So, was the first shot one of Livernois Yard off Central by any chance? That pile of old ties looks familiar... |
Mackinaw Member Username: Mackinaw
Post Number: 3832 Registered: 02-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:40 pm: | |
Thanks Lowell. Was the habitat home you shot in Brightmoor? |
Baliad Member Username: Baliad
Post Number: 75 Registered: 08-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 12:53 pm: | |
thanks for this... |
Lowell Board Administrator Username: Lowell
Post Number: 4259 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:36 pm: | |
Correct LY, your namesake shot from the Central Ave. crossing. Mackinaw, those houses are behind the Bohemian Hall aka the Bohouse, north of Michigan ca. 24th street. |
Gazhekwe Member Username: Gazhekwe
Post Number: 834 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:43 pm: | |
Thanks for posting this, it really shows hope and perseverance paying off. |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 393 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:44 pm: | |
THANKYOU LOWELL! |
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard
Post Number: 4416 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:50 pm: | |
That Amtrak ROW on the Michigan Line behind the ties dates back to 1836 or 1837--Detroit to Dearborn and a bit later to Ypsilanti. |
Sknutson Member Username: Sknutson
Post Number: 985 Registered: 03-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 1:55 pm: | |
Thanks! We all need a shot of optimism now and then. |
Dinnc Member Username: Dinnc
Post Number: 18 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 2:42 pm: | |
Yes, Thank you!! As a Detroiter living out of town I read but sometimes can't see all the good things going on. Please keep it coming. I can show my friends here in North Carolina that not only is the South rising again but so is Detroit!! |
Bobj Member Username: Bobj
Post Number: 2607 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 2:59 pm: | |
Very nice shots and a great variety of housing and commerce |
Artistic Member Username: Artistic
Post Number: 59 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 4:03 pm: | |
Thanks Lowell, One day some folks may wake up and say....when did this all happen! One tiny step at a time |
Jjw Member Username: Jjw
Post Number: 482 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 6:15 pm: | |
Love the pictures. What is odd is that I did not see any people in any of them. Were they taken at an unusual time of day??? I mean, even the Dequindre Cut had no people working. Kind of scary actually. |
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge
Post Number: 267 Registered: 08-2006
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 6:21 pm: | |
Great pics Lowell. That Howard Street sub-station looks awesome, I love the deco design. Reminds me of the entrance to MIB headquarters in Men In Black. |
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard
Post Number: 4418 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 6:22 pm: | |
Huh? I spotted a human, possibly working. It's hard to tell, though, when construction "workers" are involved... |
Jjw Member Username: Jjw
Post Number: 483 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 6:24 pm: | |
hehehe--i think there may be a person or two by the stop sign in the Greektown photo. not sure though |
Jjw Member Username: Jjw
Post Number: 484 Registered: 10-2005
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 6:26 pm: | |
geeze--you're right Livernois--I just saw the guy with the yellow jacket by the truck on a relook. |
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard
Post Number: 4419 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 7:03 pm: | |
There's also a couple scarecrows, I think... |
Detx Member Username: Detx
Post Number: 31 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 9:42 pm: | |
Anyone know what the planned use for the Galston on Michigan is? |
Livernoisyard Member Username: Livernoisyard
Post Number: 4421 Registered: 10-2004
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 10:31 pm: | |
quote:Anyone know what the planned use for the Galston on Michigan is? Probably will fill the void after the room-by-the-hour Cadillac Motel closed. |
Jb3 Member Username: Jb3
Post Number: 258 Registered: 06-2007
| Posted on Saturday, October 20, 2007 - 11:03 pm: | |
Great Post Lowell!! Just came from the Grand Opening of the Ladybug Gallery at the newly restored Whitdel Building from Southwest Solutions. Just another example of amazing locii of meaningful redevelopment. I encourage everyone to swing by Mexicantown and check out the jawdropping artwork on display as well as the historic character of the building meticulously restored. Its on Hubbard, just off Grand Blvd. W. Thanks again Lowell!! |
Ericdetfan Member Username: Ericdetfan
Post Number: 208 Registered: 02-2007
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 12:01 am: | |
some of those habitat homes are pretty nice |
Mpow Member Username: Mpow
Post Number: 279 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 12:29 am: | |
thanks lowell, amazing post. |
Lifeinmontage Member Username: Lifeinmontage
Post Number: 3 Registered: 10-2007
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 2:22 am: | |
yea Lowell, thanks a lot for this post and the pics |
Lo_to_d Member Username: Lo_to_d
Post Number: 15 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 2:28 am: | |
Thanks! |
Waxx Member Username: Waxx
Post Number: 272 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 9:22 am: | |
I oughta post some links from flickr on this, or give the URLs 2 some blogs I posted on myspace aobut this. This appears to be a very interesting thread. BTW, is there anyone familiar with the Exposure Detroit project? There's a group of local photographers who have their work in a gallery at a coffee shop in Royal Oak. Just curious. |
Danny Member Username: Danny
Post Number: 6704 Registered: 02-2004
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 9:33 am: | |
Detroit will grow and prosper, but we need more people who care to save our automation city. |
Barnesfoto Member Username: Barnesfoto
Post Number: 4326 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 12:05 pm: | |
http://www.flickr.com/photos/e xposuredetroit/ |
Mike Member Username: Mike
Post Number: 1017 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 2:39 pm: | |
although i am really excited about the new casino hotels, what is going to happen to the old mgm (white/yellow) building and the old greektown? they just gonna sit abandoned? |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 310 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 3:04 pm: | |
"they just gonna sit abandoned?" That's a good question. I really hope not. Maybe Magic Johnson can actually open his theatre in there are they can make it into a recreational Commercial Establishment (Family Resort?) |
Eric Member Username: Eric
Post Number: 967 Registered: 11-2004
| Posted on Sunday, October 21, 2007 - 3:56 pm: | |
Great pics as usual Lowell. |
Mike Member Username: Mike
Post Number: 1019 Registered: 11-2003
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 12:39 am: | |
if the casino has no plans for the structures they really should have to pay for the demolition of those ugly useless buildings. my lack of imagination cannot really think of anything that would work there. |
Rbdetsport Member Username: Rbdetsport
Post Number: 397 Registered: 11-2005
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 3:56 pm: | |
Only MGM is leaving the old building. And you all need to relax. I am sure someone will come in and pick up the building eventually. It is a rather high quality building. Plus, it has only been 3 weeks since it first opened. |
Charlottepaul Member Username: Charlottepaul
Post Number: 1842 Registered: 10-2006
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 4:05 pm: | |
Lowell is my hero! |
Kslice Member Username: Kslice
Post Number: 190 Registered: 04-2007
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 5:12 pm: | |
Love that. I always laugh when I see the Greektown casino, I mean, the casino is almost bigger than all of Greektown! Hey Lowell, you got a bigger version of that first picture? I would love to use that for my computer wallpaper (with your permission of course). |
Ray Member Username: Ray
Post Number: 1031 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 6:49 pm: | |
Thanks Lowell! |
Detroitbill Member Username: Detroitbill
Post Number: 354 Registered: 09-2006
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 9:03 pm: | |
Great post,, it really shows why so many of us on here stay here..positive energy breeds more positive energy Thanks,, |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 316 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 9:26 pm: | |
"if the casino has no plans for the structures they really should have to pay for the demolition of those ugly useless buildings. my lack of imagination cannot really think of anything that would work there." I can imagine another surface lot if the right people get a hold of it. |
Downtown_remix Member Username: Downtown_remix
Post Number: 519 Registered: 03-2007
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 9:40 pm: | |
i see a movie theater, plenty of parking, several restaurants, maybe a dinner and entertainment type of place, deluxe complex with bowling,pool,video games like a dave n busters. they will push this development to prove they are not a typical money sucking magnet like most casinos. |
Granmontrules Member Username: Granmontrules
Post Number: 227 Registered: 01-2007
| Posted on Monday, October 22, 2007 - 10:21 pm: | |
SO glad I live here and I am part of this. THANKS! |
Lilpup Member Username: Lilpup
Post Number: 2977 Registered: 06-2004
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 12:31 am: | |
This is improvement as it should be. |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 238 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:02 pm: | |
wow, those starbucks folks work fast
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Detroit313 Member Username: Detroit313
Post Number: 520 Registered: 02-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:19 pm: | |
Very inspiring Lowell. I was having a terrible morning. Now I feel like a million bucks. (guess I'll head down to MGM and spend it all) <313> |
Detroitrulez Member Username: Detroitrulez
Post Number: 477 Registered: 12-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 2:27 pm: | |
quote:i see a movie theater, plenty of parking, several restaurants, maybe a dinner and entertainment type of place, deluxe complex with bowling,pool,video games like a dave n busters.[sic] I see dead people. |
Detx Member Username: Detx
Post Number: 33 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 7:37 pm: | |
"i see a movie theater, plenty of parking, several restaurants, maybe a dinner and entertainment type of place, deluxe complex with bowling,pool,video games like a dave n busters." That would be absolutely amazing. |
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 5240 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:06 pm: | |
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaah.....now its complete... |
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise
Post Number: 318 Registered: 09-2007
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:11 pm: | |
Well now, I have seen everything. |
Rocket_city Member Username: Rocket_city
Post Number: 442 Registered: 04-2006
| Posted on Tuesday, October 23, 2007 - 8:26 pm: | |
lol. How refreshing, Lowell! Especially seeing the Galston on Michigan. And even the Dequindre Cut. I guarantee the D Cut will be featured in a future issue of Planning Magazine! This month's issue had a small blurb on Rivard Plaza. |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 244 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10:10 am: | |
Goodness, look, the lost tribe of marathoners have been found.
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English Member Username: English
Post Number: 594 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 10:36 am: | |
Lowell, you are awesome. Thanks for this hump day pick-me-up... |
Detroit_stylin Member Username: Detroit_stylin
Post Number: 5259 Registered: 10-2003
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 7:38 pm: | |
lol Gnome... |
Gnome Member Username: Gnome
Post Number: 247 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 7:40 pm: | |
Detroit_Styling - lol, I tried to keep your tag in, but it didn't come out very well. Glad you liked it. |
Lefty2 Member Username: Lefty2
Post Number: 489 Registered: 07-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 9:20 pm: | |
i just qualified for the 500 tax credit by changing my gutters, woo hoo |
Dinnc Member Username: Dinnc
Post Number: 19 Registered: 08-2007
| Posted on Wednesday, October 24, 2007 - 9:58 pm: | |
I remember reading that the old MGM is going to be used for employee training. Not sure if that is permanent. |