Lafayette Greens (Detroit, Michigan)

Canada / Ontario / Windsor / Detroit, Michigan
 park, interesting place
Park on the site of the Lafayette Building, a high-rise office building formerly located here, at 144 West Lafayette Boulevard. It was built in 1923 and occupied a triangular lot, bordered by Michigan Avenue, West Lafayette Boulevard, and Shelby Street. The building stood at 14 floors in height, with one basement floor, and 13 above-ground floors. It was closed in 1997 and demolished in 2009-2010.
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lafayette_Building_(Detroit)
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Coordinates:   42°19'52"N   83°2'57"W

Comments

  • I have just heard recent news regarding its demolition. Now it's only a matter of time before they go after Michigan Central Station.
  • Absolutely devastating news, everyone... http://www.freep.com/article/20090815/BUSINESS04/908150332/1320/Landmark-Lafayette-Building-slated-to-fall Well, at least the developer tried their hardest to save the poor Lafayette...
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