  Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk Post Number: 327 Registered: 04-2004 |
I was working on the slow moving development on the corner of Cass and Columbia, when I noticed a crew of men removing and cleaning junk out of the multiple story building on the east side of Cass, just south of the 75 service drive. One of the crew told me that someone had bought the building, and they were cleaning it out for a future renovation. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 493 Registered: 08-2006 |
http://tinyurl.com/2z9c2z That one? Sounds good but the building is kind of in the middle of no-man's land, surrounded by empty lots and parking. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1179 Registered: 09-2007 |
It's good none the less. We need someone to get the ball rolling on development in that part of DD. It could very well be our own world class entertainment district in the future. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 495 Registered: 08-2006 |
Yeah Rise, if any area is a "blank slate" just waiting to be taken advantage of, it's this one. Between the Fox and the MGM, close proximity to stadiums. Once it starts filling in, it will be very desirable. I just hope that potential buyers can overlook the acres of parking surrounding them for now. | ||
Mauser765 Member Username: Mauser765 Post Number: 2221 Registered: 01-2004 |
Thats the Film Exchange building. http://www.detroitblog.org/?p= 141 | ||
Eric Member Username: Eric Post Number: 1052 Registered: 11-2004 |
That's the Film Exchange Building detroitblog wrote a history on it. http://www.detroitblog.org/?p= 141 You said you were working on the development at Cass and Columbia which is the former CC Bar site, what's the plan for new building? | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1182 Registered: 09-2007 |
Nice link Mauser. I wasn't aware of the whole history behind the building. | ||
Gsgeorge Member Username: Gsgeorge Post Number: 499 Registered: 08-2006 |
Very cool history, it would be great to live there but the stories about the stray cats was a bit disconcerting. Must be a helluva cleanup job trying to get those things out of there. Next thing you know you got PETA on your ass and the project comes to a halt... | ||
Verifiable Member Username: Verifiable Post Number: 84 Registered: 05-2007 |
Are you referring to 2214 Cass Avenue (NE Corner of Cass Avenue and W. Columbia Street)? That property is recorded as owned by Don Kostoff at 5953 ROCKLAND CT, DEARBORN HEIGHTS, MI 48127-2912. That property and two others north of it and fronting Cass Avenue along the east between W. Columbia and W. Montcalm are not yet owned by Ilitch entities; neither is a property on the east side of that same city block which is controlled by Freda Alibri. Ilitch appears to have failed to take control of approximately 75%of that city block which sits in the middle of other Ilitch controlled properties including the Moose Lodge, Chin Tiki and Ancient Egyptian Arabic Order of Noble Mythic Shrine. http://www.theverifiabletruth. com/2007/12/several-other-prop erty-owners-present.html | ||
56packman Member Username: 56packman Post Number: 1953 Registered: 12-2005 |
Isn't Freda Alibri the widow of John Alibri? He owned quite a lot of parking in the northern part of downtown, including lots that are now part of Comerica park. He came to the US in 1957 from Lebanon without much to his name, worked hard and started buying properties ten years later. | ||
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk Post Number: 330 Registered: 04-2004 |
I was talking about the building on the northeast corner of Cass and the service drive. The building that I was working on was the old C.C. Bar. | ||
Soulhawk Member Username: Soulhawk Post Number: 331 Registered: 04-2004 |
After checking the link, the building that I was talking about is the Film Exchange Building. | ||
Fury13 Member Username: Fury13 Post Number: 3451 Registered: 10-2003 |
Soulhawk, what exactly is being done on the C.C. Bar? | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1205 Registered: 09-2007 |
Great news. Thanks for letting us know Soulhawk. I am so happy about this! | ||
3rdworldcity Member Username: 3rdworldcity Post Number: 993 Registered: 01-2005 |
The CC Bar is going ahead a little sporadically but much progress is being made. The place is taking shape. Nice fascade. I talked with the workers a couple of weeks ago and saw they were putting the finishing touches on a "balcony" where drinks/food will be served (a la Twingo's.) There's also a stage. Don't know what type of entertainment but there's been rumors there will be strippers. If so, sit back and enjoy the upcoming war. (The workers initially said it is going to be a Hooters, but it's way too small for one.) | ||
Raptor56 Member Username: Raptor56 Post Number: 226 Registered: 05-2007 |
A Hooters in downtown Detroit would be interesting and kind of cool. | ||
Toolbox Member Username: Toolbox Post Number: 1121 Registered: 10-2003 |
If it were a Hooters Ssport and Jmil would not need to hit the burbs to catch up. | ||
E_hemingway Member Username: E_hemingway Post Number: 1465 Registered: 11-2004 |
quote: Larry Flint strip club? | ||
Gotdetroit Member Username: Gotdetroit Post Number: 106 Registered: 12-2005 |
Lame (Hooters) and Lamer (Larry Flint). I'd rather it sit empty. And yes, I mean that. | ||
Reetz12 Member Username: Reetz12 Post Number: 205 Registered: 09-2005 |
It will not be a Hooters. They once entertained the idea of the former McDonalds location in Comerica Park, but have not discussed any other locations in Detorit. | ||
Rjlj Member Username: Rjlj Post Number: 444 Registered: 11-2003 |
Strongly agree Gotdetroit | ||
Kslice Member Username: Kslice Post Number: 247 Registered: 04-2007 |
Whats wrong with Hooters? If it made money and kept another building out of decay I'd be happy. I always kinda had hopes that the Chin Tiki would get reopened. From what I've heard the interior is in the same condition as when it was closed. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 486 Registered: 10-2006 |
quote: By "a la Twingo's" do you mean out of business within 3 years? | ||
Apbest Member Username: Apbest Post Number: 662 Registered: 03-2006 |
twingos is in business | ||
Iddude313 Member Username: Iddude313 Post Number: 127 Registered: 07-2005 |
for real though? | ||
Adamjab19 Member Username: Adamjab19 Post Number: 820 Registered: 11-2003 |
maybe a BW3? but I would be happy with any well run establishment. | ||
Kslice Member Username: Kslice Post Number: 248 Registered: 04-2007 |
Are we still talking about the Film Exchange building? | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1221 Registered: 09-2007 |
No. 3WC threw that portion of the thread discussion off at "(The workers initially said it is going to be a Hooters, but it's way too small for one.)" It's not really thread jacking, but I call it a thread imbalance. | ||
Gistok Member Username: Gistok Post Number: 5998 Registered: 08-2004 |
Is that like a hormone imbalance? The CC Bar is just across the street from the Film Exchange Building. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1223 Registered: 09-2007 |
I wouldn't know Gistok. Never had one :-) | ||
3rdworldcity Member Username: 3rdworldcity Post Number: 994 Registered: 01-2005 |
Someone on the thread asked a question re: the status of the CC Bar. I tried to answer it. (And, the guy who said it was going to be a Hooters was clearly joking when he said it.) I'm just the messenger. | ||
Detroitrise Member Username: Detroitrise Post Number: 1229 Registered: 09-2007 |
Yeah, I know 3WC, it's not your fault. It's the people who beat the dead horse that screwed everything. You just killed the horse. | ||
Dds Member Username: Dds Post Number: 490 Registered: 10-2006 |
quote: Then how long are they going to be closed temporarily? It's been over a month and a half. Any business that has bills and gets shuttered for two weeks hardly ever makes it back open. |
