Gibbs on Gratiot demolished

[DetroitZack]

A couple shots right before demolition....


Detroit, MI by Zack Blackerby, on Flickr


Detroit, MI by Zack Blackerby, on Flickr


Detroit, MI by Zack Blackerby, on Flickr

[1953]

I think a point that needs to be made here is that a vacant lot is as dangerous in a city as an abandoned building, because it reduces street life vitality, which is itself a key safety mechanism in a dense city.

Since demolition of historic buildings for a vacant lot reduces the stock of diverse buildings [[age, style) and does not improve safety, this practice can be seen as reducing the potential of a neighborhood, not improving it.

[EastsideAl]

A couple shots right before demolition....

Wow.... look at all those old wine crates. It's a wonder the place didn't burn down first.