Today
02:23 AM
Ford's Train Station
I'm sure many of you have read that Ford is in financial hardship now. Mainly due to an 8 million recall 2022 and a leadership team that may not know just what to do next. I think Ford has stopped work on the Michigan Central Train Station. The old building has been closed up with any large opening covered with sheeting. No construction activity can be seen in or around the building.
Yesterday
08:17 PM
City sues pastor over stalled Detroit megachurch development
I have long been puzzled about what is going on with the long-unfinished Perfecting Church mega-church project on Woodward across from Palmer Park. Now the City of Detroit is too and has launched a suit against the pastor and church.
This also sets up a bout between two titans of the Detroit scene, Paster Marvin Winans, of the famed Winans gospel music family, vs. Corporation Council Conrad Mallet, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice and political bigwig.
"It is theoretically possible that if the court finds that the building is in disrepair and agree with us that it is a nuisance, the court could order that the building be demolished," Mallett said.
Full article at the Detroit Free Press
This also sets up a bout between two titans of the Detroit scene, Paster Marvin Winans, of the famed Winans gospel music family, vs. Corporation Council Conrad Mallet, former Michigan Supreme Court Justice and political bigwig.
The lawsuit alleges that Perfecting Church has not been issued a building permit since July 2015. The city conducted an inspection of the building's exterior this month and found dilapidated fencing, overgrown vegetation and burrows indicating rodents or other animals, according to the lawsuit.
The city is urging the judge to transfer the property back to the city if Winans does not resolve the cleanup and allow the city to demolish the building and sell the property, according to the lawsuit.
The city is urging the judge to transfer the property back to the city if Winans does not resolve the cleanup and allow the city to demolish the building and sell the property, according to the lawsuit.
"It is theoretically possible that if the court finds that the building is in disrepair and agree with us that it is a nuisance, the court could order that the building be demolished," Mallett said.
Full article at the Detroit Free Press
Yesterday
07:04 PM
WWII Selective Service
Does anyone have any information regarding the Selective Service locations for mobilization of the armed forces in 1941? My father lived on the near west side [[Euclid) and was drafted into the US Army in June, 1941- his discharge papers indicate Selective Service #31, Wayne County, Michigan. From what I have read, there was an office within the city for every 30,000 [[population? draft eligible?). I am guessing there would be at least 10 offices....maybe more.
Also, does anyone know if Fort Wayne was an Army induction center at that time? I know that it was for WWI, Korea, and Vietnam; also a POW camp for Italian prisoners later during the war, and a weapons depot. I also have learned that a lot of Michigan draftees were inducted at Fort Sheridan, north of Chicago.
Trying to figure out where my dad went early in his military service.
Also, does anyone know if Fort Wayne was an Army induction center at that time? I know that it was for WWI, Korea, and Vietnam; also a POW camp for Italian prisoners later during the war, and a weapons depot. I also have learned that a lot of Michigan draftees were inducted at Fort Sheridan, north of Chicago.
Trying to figure out where my dad went early in his military service.
Yesterday
04:33 PM
Blue Care Network moving 500 workers to Detroit from Southfield
Definitely a nice boost for downtown...
https://www.freep.com/story/money/bu...d/69968841007/
Blue Care Network moving 500 workers to Detroit from Southfield
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan's HMO subsidiary, the Blue Care Network, is relocating its headquarters from Southfield to Detroit.The relocation will entail moving more than 500 Blue Care Network employees to Blue Cross' Jefferson Building, 441 E. Jefferson, in downtown, Blue Cross CEO Daniel Loepp told the Free Press in a statement Friday.
The Blue Care Network will depart the Southfield office building at 20500 Civic Center Drive, where it has been headquartered. Once the relocation is completed, more than 5,900 Blue Cross employees will be "assigned" to the health insurer's Detroit campus, which includes the Jefferson Building, the Blue Cross headquarters building at 600 E. Lafayette Blvd. and leased space in the Renaissance Center.
Some Blue Cross workers follow "hybrid" work arrangements and do not visit an office every day.
The Blue Care Network will depart the Southfield office building at 20500 Civic Center Drive, where it has been headquartered. Once the relocation is completed, more than 5,900 Blue Cross employees will be "assigned" to the health insurer's Detroit campus, which includes the Jefferson Building, the Blue Cross headquarters building at 600 E. Lafayette Blvd. and leased space in the Renaissance Center.
Some Blue Cross workers follow "hybrid" work arrangements and do not visit an office every day.
Yesterday
09:45 PM
Downtown Detroit Restaurants & Bars- 1970
Downtown Detroit was a very active place in 1970, what were your favorite downtown restaurants & bars 40 years ago?
Yesterday
10:14 PM
Renovations to 1133 Griswold
Came across this on the Historic District Commission. Looks like full facade restore and a rooftop addition. Unfortunately I cannot figure out how to increase my photo quota so someone else may have to attach photos, or I can go back and delete some old ones.
Renderings
Narrative
Looks like this site was identified as receiving grant funding to renovate [[Crain's Article)
Here's a letter written about the project requesting tax incentives. Looks like they are planning 27 apartments and commercial space.
Renderings
Narrative
Looks like this site was identified as receiving grant funding to renovate [[Crain's Article)
Karp said in a statement to Crain's that in the early 1970s the 1133 Griswold building was stripped of its historic facade and therefore rendered the building as a non-contributing resource to the Capitol Park Historic District, meaning it wasn't eligible for state or federal historic tax credits. The Revitalization and Placemaking Program grant and tax abatements are making the redevelopment feasible, Karp said.
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