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61 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns down
Read full article: 61 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns downIf you were living in Metro Detroit in the 1940s or 1950s, there’s a really strong chance you visited the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn.
60 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns down
Read full article: 60 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns down60 years ago, the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the U.S., burned down in less than an hour.
Detroit’s Belle Isle Conservatory to temporarily close as glass house gets $10M renovation
Read full article: Detroit’s Belle Isle Conservatory to temporarily close as glass house gets $10M renovationThe Anna Scripps Whitcomb Conservatory on Belle Isle will undergo $10 million in renovations in mid-November.
🔒 59 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns down
Read full article: 🔒 59 years ago: Ford Rotunda, a top US tourist attraction in Dearborn, burns down59 years ago, the Ford Rotunda in Dearborn, one of the most popular tourist attractions in the U.S., burned down in less than an hour.
Detroit’s iconic Fisher Building listed for sale after $30 million restoration
Read full article: Detroit’s iconic Fisher Building listed for sale after $30 million restorationThe Fisher Building, one of Detroit's most iconic Art Deco buildings, is going up for sale after a six-year, $30 million restoration.
$48M development plans announced for former Cadillac Stamping Plant
Read full article: $48M development plans announced for former Cadillac Stamping PlantThe former Cadillac Stamping Plant building that has been mostly vacant since the 80′s will soon be a new $48 million automotive and manufacturing industrial facility.
U-M Clements Library in Ann Arbor accepting fellowship applications
Read full article: U-M Clements Library in Ann Arbor accepting fellowship applications"The Death of General Wolfe," over 240 years old and 8.5 feet in width, has been installed with new custom lighting on the oak-paneled walls of the Avenir Foundation Room at the University of Michigan William L. Clements Library. (Photo: Austin Thomason | Michigan Photography)ANN ARBOR – The William L. Clements Library at the University of Michigan is now accepting applications for its fellowships through March 1. The library offers fellowships each year to help scholars access its world-renowned American history collections. Prior to the pandemic, public tours of the building designed by architect Albert Kahn were given only on select Fridays. The Clements Library is at 909 S. University Ave. on U-M’s central campus.
Hunting for ghosts at Detroits Bonstelle Theatre
Read full article: Hunting for ghosts at Detroits Bonstelle TheatreDETROIT Detroits historic Bonstelle Theatre could be home to more than just memories. Heres more background on the theatre from HistoricDetroit.org:The Bonstelle Theatre was originally the Temple Beth El synagogue, designed by architect Albert Kahn who belonged to the congregation. Related: Detroit ghost hunters share 5 scariest paranormal experiencesUniquely Detroits Alex Atwell tagged along for an investigation. (WDIV)'Ghostly' image captured during Detroit ghost hunt. (WDIV)'Ghostly' image captured during Detroit ghost hunt.