Demolition Records in Detroit

[mikefmich]

Does anyone know, if the city keeps demo records that one could check to see when a particular dwelling came down?

At one time I could've checked utility records from MichCon for a disconnect date. Of course that could've taken place a long time before actual demolition. No longer have that option.

Thanks for any thoughts.

[Rocko]

Try the Burton Historical Collection at Detroit's Main Public Library. I think the disposal plan for demo paperwork goes there, but the most recent material may be 5 or more years old. Hope this helps.

[Retroit]

Have you tried:

Buildings & Safety Engineering

Coleman A. Young Municipal Center
2 Woodward Ave. - Suite 401
Detroit, MI 48226

General Number: [[313) 224-2733
General Fax: [[313) 224-1467
TTY: 311 or [[313) 224-INFO[[4636)
E-Mail: bsed@detroitmi.gov

http://www.detroitmi.gov/Departments...4/Default.aspx

[mikefmich]

Thanks folks...I will check into those. I wouldn't have thought the Burton Room was picking up the old demo permits.

Retroit....the City of Detroit website is down for maintenance....I did get a chuckle out of that. I would've expected nothing but. lol

[CLAUDE G]

I wonder if the city still keeps blue prints on file?

Its just sad the number of buildings demolished over the years.