  Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 474 Registered: 06-2005 |
Hi Guys. I used to drive down streets like Brush and just cry at all the houses in decay (to the death)and when I* was up there last year, I noticed a lot of vacant lots where some of the old victorian's stood. I would love to see old pictures of some of them and any history that anyone would have. (where they were, when they were build, whoe built tme, when they fell down) etc. | ||
Detroitnerd Member Username: Detroitnerd Post Number: 3643 Registered: 07-2004 |
Have you seen the Fabulous Ruins of Detroit?  | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 5104 Registered: 11-2005 |
Find a copy of this book: http://www.amazon.com/Building s-Detroit-W-Hawkins-Ferry/dp/0 814316654 | ||
Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 476 Registered: 06-2005 |
Yes nerd I did see them I was just hoping people might have pics with some info as to who lived there. I just like history and architecture and detroit has a wealth of both. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 5106 Registered: 11-2005 |
http://www.detroit1701.org/res idences.htm | ||
Old_guy Member Username: Old_guy Post Number: 526 Registered: 04-2008 |
Nice photo collection Pam. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 5107 Registered: 11-2005 |
quote: Not mine. Site is by a guy named Ren who posts here sometimes. | ||
Old_guy Member Username: Old_guy Post Number: 527 Registered: 04-2008 |
Nice photo collection Ren. | ||
Isle_of_fun Member Username: Isle_of_fun Post Number: 234 Registered: 10-2008 |
Wow what a collection thanks....Ren | ||
Swiburn Member Username: Swiburn Post Number: 278 Registered: 07-2006 |
Ren has a wonderful site and I've encouraged people to learn a lot about Detroit's history through his work. He is a college professor. | ||
Bearinabox Member Username: Bearinabox Post Number: 1304 Registered: 04-2006 |
I thought this one was pretty interesting. An early 19th century log cabin in the middle of a perfectly ordinary residential block off 14th and Davison. First I'd heard of its existence. I'll have to check it out next time I'm up that way. | ||
Norwalk Member Username: Norwalk Post Number: 465 Registered: 11-2006 |
I always liked this one http://63alfred.com/ | ||
Detroitbred Member Username: Detroitbred Post Number: 268 Registered: 06-2008 |
Norwalk, I just finished reading the story of this beautiful house....very good read, fascinating and touching at times. I enjoyed this bit of history very much. | ||
Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 477 Registered: 06-2005 |
Great pics and history guys. Thats what I was talking about Sooooo many beautiful homes there. I'd kill for one of them. (JK of course) | ||
Michiman Member Username: Michiman Post Number: 5 Registered: 02-2009 |
Very interesting site Ren....thanks for creating it. | ||
Pam Member Username: Pam Post Number: 5111 Registered: 11-2005 |
This one got overlooked on Detroit 1701: http://www.theinnat97winder.co m/history1.php ExMo- you can stay there and not have to kill anyone. Another inn on the same street: http://www.234winderstinn.com/ | ||
Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 478 Registered: 06-2005 |
I need to make another trip up by myself. Everyone I bring up there with me is scared to death. I keep telling them I lived there most of my life and Im still alive (by the grace of god, but I dont tell them that part) LOL Detroit is the only city where I am at home. Sure aint Nashville! | ||
Swiburn Member Username: Swiburn Post Number: 280 Registered: 07-2006 |
Pam- I'll tell Ren about this Inn at 97 Winder. He's on sabbatical right now. It certainly would be a great addition. Thanks for bringing it to our attention. | ||
Cuylerst Member Username: Cuylerst Post Number: 3 Registered: 02-2008 |
Would someone be able to tell me if the home at 34 Alfred St (pre-number change) is still standing? I have tried to figure out the number change that occurred in the 1920's, but don't trust my result. Thanks for any help | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 1901 Registered: 11-2006 |
Wowee wow wow. I'm only on the Freer home and I've been reading for a half hour. This is a wonderful collection. Thanks! | ||
Ancestor_hunter Member Username: Ancestor_hunter Post Number: 5 Registered: 03-2009 |
Momentary threadjack.......Kathinozarks, may I ask where in the Ozarks you're located. I'm also in the Ozarks, just outside of Branson, MO. Interesting to find another Ozarkian on a Detroit forum. Threadjack over. | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 1902 Registered: 11-2006 |
Hey Ancestor, I am in the Arkansas Ozarks. Been here 10 years. I miss all the great things about Detroit and Michigan. Family and friends still there. Last visit was in 2005. Too long gone. | ||
Ancestor_hunter Member Username: Ancestor_hunter Post Number: 6 Registered: 03-2009 |
Yeah, family and friends still there for me too. Got home in 2005 and 2006 but it was for funerals and didn't get a chance to drive around. Going home in May for a week. Already have a list of restaurants to get to. Back on topic.......it's heartbreaking to see how much more Detroit has decayed since I've been away. I think when you're there the shock value wears off since it all happens a little at a time. But to be away for years and see the change, it makes me sick. | ||
Kathinozarks Member Username: Kathinozarks Post Number: 1903 Registered: 11-2006 |
Seeing so many of these beautiful buildings still surviving makes me want to visit even more. Next time I'm in town I will actually NOTICE the lovely architecture of the City and surrounding areas. I've passed many of these homes a million times and never saw them. I can't wait to look around. And yeah, my restaurant list is growing! | ||
Exmotowner Member Username: Exmotowner Post Number: 479 Registered: 06-2005 |
I used to drive down streets like Brush, Alfred etc and just cry because I could not have one of these to restore and be able to live there safely. What a great city detroit must have been back in the day. Anyone with more picture would awesome. I love everyone of these old mansions. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 1071 Registered: 04-2008 |
Here are some pictures I took last October: http://www.flickr.com/photos/r etroit/ | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 1072 Registered: 04-2008 |
Here's an excellent history book about Detroit that has sketches of Brush Park homes: http://books.google.com/books? id=VywT-JZRnogC&pg=PP10&dq=sil as+farmer+the+hisory+of+detroi t+and+michigan+vol.+1#PPA499,M 1 [If it doesn't open on the appropriate page, the homes of Brush Park begin on page 446 (google page 499)] | ||
Ocean2026 Member Username: Ocean2026 Post Number: 202 Registered: 11-2008 |
Retroit great pictures - I wish you put address and notes on them. What is or maybe better what was #9? Think someone could wander inside of it? | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 1076 Registered: 04-2008 |
#9 are two homes side-by-side, with minimal restoration. I think someone could (and does!) wander inside many of these homes. Although a few are occupied. I really should do a better job of identifying these! Pretty lame, I know. I also should have taken some "area shots". You would not believe how many empty lots there are in this "neighborhood", i.e. so many homes are gone. I just can't get my mind around the fact that these homes were allowed to rot. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 1077 Registered: 04-2008 |
#6 is 63 Alfred. I'll try to add addresses to the others. | ||
Ocean2026 Member Username: Ocean2026 Post Number: 203 Registered: 11-2008 |
Thanks 63 alfred actually had its own blog http://63alfred.com/ It seems to be totally destroyed now according to the blog- the current pictures are sad. Last bunch of years "crack dealers and homeless" only occupants. So yes you are right someone can go inside | ||
Ocean2026 Member Username: Ocean2026 Post Number: 204 Registered: 11-2008 |
On second look that can't be the same house-check the site -they even have a video. | ||
Retroit Member Username: Retroit Post Number: 1079 Registered: 04-2008 |
My picture is more recent than the one on that website. A few years ago, the existing homes were minimally fixed-up, and a bunch of signs were put up stating that these homes were going to be renovated. Those days are gone. | ||
Renf Member Username: Renf Post Number: 46 Registered: 11-2003 |
Thank you very much for the nice comments about the www.Detroit1701.org website. If there are additional mansions or sites I should add, please let me know. I have the Inn at 97 Winder included. Here is the webpage: http://www.detroit1701.org/Joh nHarveyHouse.html | ||
Ocean2026 Member Username: Ocean2026 Post Number: 205 Registered: 11-2008 |
Renf the castle at 530 Parkway was divided into 2 separate properties and it now lacks access to the canal. It is also missing part of the roof. The Burgess Book home has been boarded up as vandals have come into the buildings and taken copper etc. You have a great site - those are the only updates that I would be aware of. |
