Abandoned
in the 80's, the GAR Building is now boarded up and, hopefully,
will survive.
GAR
Building
A
lone man awaits an infrequent bus on Grand River Avenue in front
of the former GAR Building.
Once
the gathering spot for Michigan's American Civil War veterans'
organization -- the Grand Army of the Republic
-- this triangular fortress-like structure later served as a
City of Detroit Senior Recreation Center. I played an number
of chess games there in the early 70's.
