New GAR Building photos from Curbed Detroit and constructin update

[theklep]

theklep - It was thrilling to hear the news about the Mindfield restoration project. A friend of mine is good friends with one of the Mindfield guys and I get occasional GAR updates from her.

I don't know when the GAR closed, but I never recall it being open. Although it's sad to see a beautiful old building boarded for decades, at least boarding and securing can prevent demolition. It's nice to see the pictures of the GAR interior with natural light, too cool.

I never saw it with windows until I pulled the plywood off in December.Everyone on this project is excited to restore and reveal this buildings history. It is really cool to see it in natural light. The patina on some of the woodwork is awesome. Can't wait to reveal more.

[cman710]

Forgive me if anyone posted this already, but the Michigan Historical Preservation Network is bringing 125 attendees to the GAR building on October 12 as part of a fundraiser. The cost is $100 [[$75 for students) and includes a video presentation and a meal. For more details, see the article from Curbed.

Is anyone here going?

[detroitpride313]

for more updates you can also visit Mindfield's official blog dedicated to the GAR building http://gardetroit.posterous.com/