Detroit Historic Preservation
Historic church where MLK and Malcolm X spoke receives $500K grant
King Solomon Baptist church was awarded the preservation grant through the National Park Service.
Detroit Saturday Night Building to soon be demolished, turned into 12 parking spots
The building failed to get historic designation status at an October 1 session of Detroit City Council.
Preservation of Ossian Sweet home on Detroit’s east side underway
The home of the civil rights pioneer is being turned into a museum thanks to a $500,000 grant.
Historic Brush Park mansion to be saved, converted into eight apartment units
The home from 1911 has been abandoned for years and will cost around $1.8 million to restore.
Historic Eastern Market church completes restoration of steeple and bell tower
It’s the first part of a $2.5 million project to rehab St. Joseph’s Oratory.
6 Detroit buildings that almost didn’t make it
Once doomed, these incredible pieces of Detroit architecture have been saved.
Eagle on top of Hurlbut Memorial Gate struck by lightning, destroyed
Though it might be possible to recreate it.
Recognition grows for Southfield’s collection of midcentury modern homes
Northland Gardens and Plumbrooke Estates are likely to soon be placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Incredible before-and-after photos of the Metropolitan Building
The transformation is astounding.
Eastern Market could become historic district, blocking potential demolitions
News comes on the heels of developer Sanford Nelson announcing demolition of a building on Russell Street
Charity game featuring Jack White brings more awareness to Negro League ballpark
Hamtramck Stadium, home of the Detroit Stars, is undergoing a preservation effort
Former home of Ulysses S. Grant moving to Eastern Market
The dilapidated building will be transformed into a museum in Eastern Market.
Inside Look: Rebuild Group’s new Milwaukee Junction digs
The marking company recently renovated a former industrial building for $2 million
Amidst affordability concerns, Eastern Market formalizes development protocols
The market’s nonprofit manager is taking steps to retain the district’s core identity
Senate Theater raising funds to install new marquee
The Detroit Theater Organ Society is hosting a bike ride and screening of ‘Easy Rider’ to support the effort
Detroit preservationists furious after demolition of Civil War-era log cabin
Once again, the Detroit Land Bank’s demo program riles residents
Explore Detroit’s razed Black Bottom neighborhood through DPL exhibition
Photos of the razed neighborhood are on display as Black Bottom Street View at the Detroit Public Library.
Sneak peek inside the Farwell Building
The Capitol Park building will reopen in 2019 after being vacant for 35 years.
Photos: The Metropolitan Building opens its doors for the first time in nearly 40 years
Another nearly-demolished downtown building has opened after an extensive restoration.
Poll: How do you feel about the fate of the National Theatre?
The facade will be repurposed as an archway in the new Monroe Blocks development.
The Metropolitan Building set to open after nearly 40 year vacancy
The elegant downtown building will reopen on Monday. The Element Hotel will open in the building by the end of the year.
Delray neighborhood set to receive its own historical archive
Author Karen Dybis is developing an archive of photos, objects, and oral histories for the Detroit neighborhood.
One of Detroit’s oldest houses is for sale
The James Smith Log Cabin, plus its neighbor, is for sale for $29,900.
Palmer Park opens Log Cabin for WinterFest
The Log Cabin will be decorated for the holidays for WinterFest on Sunday, December 9.
Michigan Central Station renovations start with winterization
The first phase of construction is underway at the old train station, as Ford has started work protecting the building from the elements.
This downtown building could be next for demo
The owners want to demo this 1914 building for surface parking.
Which recent Detroit building renovation has been your favorite?
Which restoration has been the most impressive to you?
St. Joseph Church in Detroit undergoes extensive restoration
St. Joseph Church is preparing for its next 150 years with a three-year historic restoration.
The Metropolitan Building has new windows
New glass has been placed in the historic frames of the building, which will reopen as the Element Detroit Hotel.
Rejoice! Michigan Central Station will get new windows
Ford has confirmed that they’ll replace the windows that were installed in 2015 in the old train station.
The Ilitches want to tear down another building near the arena
Olympia Development has let this building deteriorate and now they want to demolish it. It sits in the Cass Park Historic District.
Dr. Ossian Sweet house recipient of $500K Civil Rights grant
The grant will help preserve the historic site, as well as create a public visitation space.
‘Vacant not Blighted’ tour to feature east side homes, resources
The tour will offer history and information on vacant homes for sale in Jefferson-Chalmers and Riverbend, with resources for homebuyers.
Preservation Detroit to move into Temple Beth El
The preservation group is moving out of midtown and into the Albert Kahn-designed temple, now known as the Bethel Community Transformation Center.
On Detroit’s east side, the feather bowling tradition continues
The Cadieux Cafe is home to the one of the most authentic feather bowling sites in the world.
Boblo boat owners launch crowdfunding campaign to rebuild after fire
The nostalgic boat suffered a devastating fire last week. Can it be restored?
The Cass-Henry Historic District is now official
The City Council voted to create a historic district for these buildings that had been threatened with demolition.
Do you have any items from Michigan Central Station?
Ford is looking for lighting, hardware, or clocks from the train station. Do you have them? If so, here’s your chance to give them back.
Cass-Henry Historic District up for public comment
A historic district could be created to save these Olympia-owned properties.