Jason Hargrove Transit Center
NEW STATE FAIR BUS STATION »



Results 1 to 19 of 19
  1. #1

    Default Inside the Penobscot Building


  2. #2

    Default

    The natural light that comes into the building, at least on the upper floors, would seem to make it a perfect candidate for hotel/residential conversion. Lots of opportunity for outdoor terrace space as well.

  3. #3

    Default

    Wish Dan Gilbert could buy it. He would bring that building back to life

  4. #4

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by stasu1213 View Post
    Wish Dan Gilbert could buy it. He would bring that building back to life
    Once again, you need a reality check on current market conditions. I'm sure Dan could buy it pretty cheap right now. I'm also certain he has a lot empty space to lease in existing buildings, not even including the Ren Cen and Hudson Site.

  5. #5

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 401don View Post
    Once again, you need a reality check on current market conditions. I'm sure Dan could buy it pretty cheap right now. I'm also certain he has a lot empty space to lease in existing buildings, not even including the Ren Cen and Hudson Site.
    Reality is had Bedrock purchased this building years ago it would had been fully renovated and probably 75% occupied. Not just crumbling due to the neglect of a slum owner whom just sitting on the property.

  6. #6

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by stasu1213 View Post
    Reality is had Bedrock purchased this building years ago it would had been fully renovated and probably 75% occupied. Not just crumbling due to the neglect of a slum owner whom just sitting on the property.
    Obviously. That's not what you said though is it? Quote, "Wish Dan Gilbert could buy it."

  7. #7

    Default

    It's an art deco classic!

    Last edited by MichaelAnthonyVideos; February-05-25 at 11:18 PM.

  8. #8

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by 401don View Post
    Obviously. That's not what you said though is it? Quote, "Wish Dan Gilbert could buy it."
    The owner is not putting it up for sale. To make sure the you understand what I had just commented could you quote it

  9. #9

    Default

    It is for sale $70 million but not really because that’s about $50 million over value .

    Considering they paid $5 million for it,that’s not a bad return.

  10. #10

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Richard View Post
    It is for sale $70 million but not really because that’s about $50 million over value .

    Considering they paid $5 million for it,that’s not a bad return.
    Who is the owner?

  11. #11

    Default

    Toronto-based Triple Group same ones that owned the Silverdome ,main guy that most were familiar with passed in 2021,family still owns it .




  12. #12

    Default

    Apparently nobody watch the whole first video.... what the hell could cause the floor of the 45th floor to buckle up like that?? The guy was afraid to walk on it for fear of crashing thru the floor!!!

  13. #13

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gistok View Post
    Apparently nobody watch the whole first video.... what the hell could cause the floor of the 45th floor to buckle up like that??
    Slumlord?

  14. #14

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gistok View Post
    Apparently nobody watch the whole first video.... what the hell could cause the floor of the 45th floor to buckle up like that?? The guy was afraid to walk on it for fear of crashing thru the floor!!!
    How many palms were greased to keep the building and safety inspectors away

  15. #15

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by stasu1213 View Post
    How many palms were greased to keep the building and safety inspectors away
    Probably nobody would notice if all inspectors were defunded.

  16. #16

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Gistok View Post
    .... what the hell could cause the floor of the 45th floor to buckle up like that??...
    At 3:16 the door said 3800..3855. Wouldn't that be the 38th floor? The 45th was mentioned earlier.

    At 3:49 herringbone flooring is visible. I'm guessing that when wooden herringbone flooring gets wet the wood expands to create that kind of buckling under a carpet. The subflooring might still be intact.

    The next question would be what was the source of the water? An internal plumbing problem or external water? The former might involve just shutting a valve off. The latter could be a deeper structural problem.
    Last edited by Jimaz; February-13-25 at 09:55 AM.

  17. #17

    Default

    Quote Originally Posted by Jimaz View Post
    At 3:16 the door said 3800..3855. Wouldn't that be the 38th floor? The 45th was mentioned earlier.

    At 3:49 herringbone flooring is visible. I'm guessing that when wooden herringbone flooring gets wet the wood expands to create that kind of buckling under a carpet. The subflooring might still be intact.

    The next question would be what was the source of the water? An internal plumbing problem or external water? The former might involve just shutting a valve off. The latter could be a deeper structural problem.
    My recollection from a long ago exploration is that there were no hallway windows on 45 as it was completely surrounded by offices. Not until you got down a few floors did you get an outside view from the hallway. Guessing the floor structures are actually concrete and the buckling is just the wooden floor covering it.

  18. #18

    Default

    I love the videos, thanks for posting them! The state of the building is a bit sad, though. I've always wondered if the original lobby still exists - was it just covered up or was it destroyed? Does anyone know? There is a picture of it on the HistoricDetroit site, though I've never seen any others. If it's still there, I'd love to see it renovated and open to the public one day.

  19. #19

    Default

    The Penobscot Bldg. original lobby still exists. They put a ceiling above the first floor. Someone who works on the second floor says that the wall and ceiling are still there. So all they would have to do is remove the floor.


    Photo: Detroit Free Press Archive...
    Attached Images Attached Images  

Tags for this Thread

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Instagram
BEST ONLINE FORUM FOR
DETROIT-BASED DISCUSSION
DetroitYES Awarded BEST OF DETROIT 2015 - Detroit MetroTimes - Best Online Forum for Detroit-based Discussion 2015

ENJOY DETROITYES?


AND HAVE ADS REMOVED DETAILS »





Welcome to DetroitYES! Kindly Consider Turning Off Your Ad BlockingX
DetroitYES! is a free service that relies on revenue from ad display [regrettably] and donations. We notice that you are using an ad-blocking program that prevents us from earning revenue during your visit.
Ads are REMOVED for Members who donate to DetroitYES! [You must be logged in for ads to disappear]
DONATE HERE »
And have Ads removed.