Also, Cullen Plaza Riverwalk [[1340 Atwater) has a tour of history of Riverfront... 1 hour walking tour 2PM Sat July 1st. And there is volleyball at Valade Park next to Aretha Franklin Ampitheater...
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Also, Cullen Plaza Riverwalk [[1340 Atwater) has a tour of history of Riverfront... 1 hour walking tour 2PM Sat July 1st. And there is volleyball at Valade Park next to Aretha Franklin Ampitheater...
The downtown streets were too bumpy, the manhole covers blew off under the suction of the cars, Dennis Archer I think was Mayor so he allowed it to move to BI and Penske wanted the view of the city...
Well, couldn't hear most of what she said but I heard hot freight cars, contaminated water, unknown mass grave so I guess they died very much like immigrants today from southern border. Sad story....
Who are the "57 lost Norwegians"??
The 56 y.o. man whose car crashed into the statue Dec. 2021 died, I think DNR said it was a suicide. I suggested to Scott Pratt [[DNR Southern Field Operations Chief) that the DNR contact the...
Also, take away the pedestrian bridge supports and the ruts in the cricket field next to the Casino from the heavy semi-trucks of the race. I wonder how much damage was done to the McArthur Bridge...
"You will be able to tell the difference between attendance numbers - Belle Isle verses downtown." If the GP race downtown Detroit finds sponsors like the ones in Nashville, attendance will go up...
From Detroit Free Press Feb.21, 1915 "Lofty Structure of 32 Suites Rises on Jefferson Avenue" The Garden Court Apartment. Progress of construction on what will be one of Detroit's largest and finest...
Lofty Structure 32 Suites
From 1915 Detroit Free Press....
You should go to Benjamin Gravel's "Historical Detroit Area Architecture" on Facebook. Many people there will help you in your search for info on this building. They will ask for more photos of your...
I heard this land might have been part of Detroit bankruptcy deal with Moroun Family? Also it might be a supplier for FCA that is building the facility. Why is there so little news about this?
Penske only pays $200,000 to rent 26% of the island from April 16 to June 23.
The Grand Prixmiere Dinner Fri before the race brings in $300,000 to $900,000 to pay the Belle Isle Conservancy for some...
As far as Antietam? Love that place, never had a bad experience. It is still my favorite brunch spot. Always surprised it was not busier.[/QUOTE]
Exorbitant prices, high priced cocktails, nice...
What they need is a blacktop permeable to water trail for biking or jogging NOT near cars on the island. The trails should be away from the road like the ones at Cape Cod or the ones at Point Pelee...
The best act was the Punjabi/Canadian group called Kiran Ahluwalia with an amazing singer doing ancient Persian romantic songs. The drums were causing many to dance along to the guitars and the...
After lunch go on the guided tour of Canadian Club/ Hiram Walker. Beautiful woodwork, ledgers from Hiram Walker himself [[who lived in Detroit) Lots of history about Detroit river and prohibition, how...
Farwell Building correction
Pardon the pun, but it didn’t take long for a planned auction of a pair of Tiffany Studios ceiling fragments from the Farwell Building in Capitol Park to get … um, scrapped.
Louis Aguilar had a good...
I was there yesterday and the members of the committee to select a team are Moddie Turay from DEGC, Richard Hosey owner of Hosey Development, Jed Howbert, City of Detroit, William Gilchrist Planning...
http://www.vanityfair.com/culture/2015/11/aaron-foley-how-to-live-in-detroit-book
How to live in Detroit Without Being A Jackass by Aaron Foley [[new book) looks interesting.
Detroit has no revenue benefit from the races on Belle Isle.
See the following:
Revenue contract from Penske to city recreation dept.
$150,000 2012
$175,000 2013
$200,000 2014
Expenditure...
Why would anyone pursuing a healthy life want dyed corn starch and baking powder thrown in their face while running a 5K? This "genius" business model was dreamed up by a triathlete a few years ago....
You know the racing contract is up 2018. Tell the DNR not to renew the contract. The concrete paddock can be removed and trees and grass put back where they belong!
[I noticed on the original house there were short decorative "things" instead of railing on the front porch. Does anyone know what those are on this Venetian Gothic...
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