The Firestone Building - North Main and Market St. - Mt. Clemens Built in 1939, this building is an excellent example of streamline Art Deco. Used as the Firestone Tire Store until 1982 when it was abandoned, and the structure has suffered damage. This was formerly purchased by a development group headed by Gabe Anton for the purpose of a restaurant on that site. That does guarantee that the structure will remain intact or standing.Industrial Building - Linwood at Oakman Blvd., Detroit. This structure typifies the urban problems of Detroit's industrial buildings. The previous owners neglected to pay federal, state and city taxes as well as the mortgage and therefore several liens against the property encumber it. Meanwhile it remains unoccupied and has had two arson fires. Is there hope?
Dix Gas Station - Melvindale
This structure between Oakwood and Outer Drive, has been vacant for over a year. One of the last examples of roadside architecture from the Deco era is in danger from strip mall development.Hoot Robinson - This Detroit landmark restaurant is closed and the future uncertain. With the questionable existence of Tiger Stadium, few investors would take the risk of ownership. We love the vitrofite exterior and hope that the preservation of Tiger Stadium leads to preservation of the surrounding businesses.
The Vanity Ballroom - Jefferson Ave., Detroit. Streamline buildings of this style make up a short expanse of modernism on Jefferson Ave. Unfortunately, the condition of this former doctor's office is sadly deteriorated. Let's hope it isn't reduced to rubble from fire damage as have other deco structures on Jefferson Ave.
