Fine Arts Facade

[Hornwrecker]

From what I remember, the FAB was constructed by a wood post and beam method, which would be a challenge to bring up to standard for a building that tall. Here's an old Sanborn map from a distant past thread that I did showing the Adams Theatre and Shurley Hosp.

[detroitbob]

From what I remember, the FAB was constructed by a wood post and beam method, which would be a challenge to bring up to standard for a building that tall.

Your memory is correct. The facade was the only significant portion and it was saved and will be part of the new development. But of course, since the Illitches/Olympia are involved none of that matters on this blog.