I don't think it looks so bad today. Here's a shot I took off of Google Earth. The sad thing is how much parking is devoted to or owned by Ilitch north of the park.

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Someone, I think Gistok, has posted photos of old postcards from back when the Statler and Tuller were still standing. If you search the forum, you might find them.