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Shorpy Saturday – YWCA: 1906

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Enjoy the cars down Woodward today and a little historic architecture through a dazzling photo. Take a look at the photograph entitled “YWCA: 1906“: Circa 1906. “Y.W.C.A. building, Detroit.” Once again the interesting stuff is at the periphery … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Union Trust: 1906

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck I want to first apologize for the long hiatus; It’s been a busy few weeks. There has been a lot of buzz lately with all of the renovations and new construction going on in Downtown and Midtown. … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Central Savings: 1905

Posted on June 28, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck If you have ever taken a drive down some of the busiest streets in the “D” then you must have noticed by now that the buildings that once housed banks have taken on a new life. I’ve … Continue reading →

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Be a Part of the Preservation of the Alger Theatre

Posted on January 29, 2014 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck Detroit is one of the greatest cities in the world. Many may not believe that statement because of the hardships it has endured these past decades but those same people often have never visited Detroit. It’s not … Continue reading →

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Shorpy Saturday – Union Trust: 1906

Posted on June 22, 2013 by Jeffrey S. Buck

By Jeffrey Buck They come and they go. Buildings in Detroit are always vulnerable to the wrecking ball. Take a look at the photograph entitled “Union Trust: 1906“: 1906. “Union Trust Building, Detroit.” Romanesque Revival wedding cake at Griswold and Congress that … Continue reading →