The Ruins of Detroit

[ducpainter]

you know...

they

[Vindingo]

I have seen many old and wonderful buildings in my life in various states of disrepair. It is a dreadful shame that humanityplaces little or no architectural value on them. Some ,are truly works of art. My advice is if this topic interests you see as much as you can and photogragh it for one day it will be gone. And that will be a shame. Man is his own worst enemy.
Thank you for the links, Detroit looks like it was a wonderful place once upon a time.

The fact that these buildings were photographed establishes that they have architectural value.  They serve no social and economic value and this is why they are in their current state.  If anything, these buildings are eyesores that remind people of what once was, and how crappy things currently are.   

Knock the buildings down and salvage any material of value.  Sell the land for pennies on the dollar to recoup costs of knocking the building down.  Rinse and repeat. 

[Popeye the Sailor]

[DucatiTorrey]

i don't think old cars fall into the same category of art deco and so on. but thanks.

[the_Journeyman]

I think he's saying those are ruins because the designers ruined them ~

JM

[badgalbetty]

Thats a little harsh I would say. They have had an importance in the past and may still do in the future. I know that owning a building is very expensive and it can fall into disrepair quickly without being used and upkept.
The pyramids serve no purpose really other than millions of people flock to them annually. Should they be knocked down as well? I am guessing the answer is no. At some point I hope these building find a new lease on life.
BGB

[the_Journeyman]

I love to see old buildings with interesting architecture salvaged.  My wife and I wanted to by the old Theater on Main St here in town and make a brew & view.  They wanted $500,000 for the building, but it would take at least that much more to make it usable. 

Beautiful place though. 

JM

[Popeye the Sailor]

i don't think old cars fall into the same category of art deco and so on. but thanks.

Those are the true ruins of Detroit.

[Grampa]

Looks like Europe after ww2...... when did the nazis bomb Michigan ?

[krolik]

Looks like Europe after ww2...... when did the nazis bomb Michigan ?

Right after they bombed Pearl Harbor.


I was in the Detroit area last year, my wife is from there and still has family in Royal Oak. My favorite comment from my wife was "It's not nearly as crappy as it used to be."

[DucatiTorrey]

honestly, i think thats true. there is a revival going on. the city is moving the last few families from empty neighborhoods, buying land and tearing down the old stuff.

these example are the really old and amazing buildings, they are still standing for a reason, people want to revive them i think

[ducpainter]

Where is the money going to come from?

I don't think 'they' are going to come up with it.

[Bick]

Where is the money going to come from?

I don't think 'they' are going to come up with it.

I know the answer to that, however board policy prevents me from posting it. 

(law abiding citizen that I am, and all.)

[ducpainter]

I know the answer to that, however board policy prevents me from posting it. 

(law abiding citizen that I am, and all.)

I appreciate that.

My point is the money doesn't exist for saving those structures. The money does exist for demolition and then...

development.

[Bick]

I appreciate that.

My point is the money doesn't exist for saving those structures. The money does exist for demolition and then...

development.

Not sure the money even exists for demolition & redevelopment right now.