The Saga of the Eberts House Continues
Last week we introduced the 133-year old Eberts House and made a case for its preservation. Let me thank my many readers who expressed interest and encouragement on this important subject. This valuable historic resource received what amounts to a temporary “stay of execution” when the City Engineer in a...
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Save the 1870’s Eberts House!
Up to this point, this series has dealt with existing historic buildings that have been damaged and lost their integrity through insensitive changes. This week our series will highlight a historic building that is currently neglected, but with quick and decisive action from local leaders, could be brought to life...
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Clever Costume of the 1893 First Commercial Bank
For those of you who follow this column closely, you may recall that the Wyandotte Savings Bank was Wyandotte’s first bank, founded in 1871 at the corner of Biddle Ave. and Elm in the building that we now call the Municipal Services Building. Photo of First Commercial Bank Building from...
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Wyandotte’s Historic Arlington Hotel
Occasionally the march of history across decades and centuries is interrupted by moments whose impact is felt in all the years to the follow. Such a moment was shared by 50 representatives of Detroit-area preservation organizations at the Masonic Temple in Detroit last Tuesday evening. The National Trust for Historic...
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Wyandotte’s Historic Marx Theatre
We started our series last week with the Eureka Iron & Steel Works headquarters. This week we travel two blocks south on Biddle Ave. and cross the street to see the historic Marx Theatre at the north-west corner of Biddle Ave. and Sycamore St. Except when all you see is...
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The Eureka Iron & Steel Works Headquarters
Driving along Biddle Avenue in Wyandotte, you may fail to notice one of the most historic buildings – the Eureka Iron & Steel Works headquarters. The Eureka Iron Works was “America’s First Bessemer Steel Mill,” established by Detroit businessmen led by Eber Ward in 1854. Major John Biddle’s estate, “The...
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Viewing Wyandotte’s Past and Future from the Millennium Clock Tower
Standing beside the Millennium Clock Tower at Biddle and Maple is a perfect place to witness the passage of time, and the shaping of Wyandotte as time passes. Clock tower photo by Isaac Kremer, June 10, 2005. Were you here in the 1730s, you would have witnessed arrival of the...
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Integrating Historic Preservation and Community Development in Areas of Concentrated Poverty
While the number of people living in concentrated poverty in the United States has decreased between 1990 and 2000, the land area considered severely distressed (where 40% or more of residents live below the poverty level) has increased. This situation poses unique challenges for what to do with the people...
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Visit to Europe – Phase 5: The Nordic, Benelux & UK Return (June 29 – July 8, 2002)
Phase 5: The Nordic, Benelux & UK Return (June 29 – July 8) June 29:The Great European Rail Marathon Day: Lübeck, Germany ➡️ Rødby, Copenhagen, Denmark ➡️ Malmö, Sweden ➡️ Elsinore, Kobenhaun (Copenhagen), Denmark ➡️ Köln, Ringsted, Germany Amsterdam ➡️ Haarlem ➡️ The Hague, The Netherlands ➡️ Roosendaal ➡️ Antwerp...
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Visit to Europe – Phase 4: Alps, Central & Eastern Europe (June 22 – June 28, 2002)
Phase 4: Alps, Central & Eastern Europe (June 22 – June 28) June 22: Interlaken ➡️ Zurich, Switzerland ➡️ Innsbruck, Austria ➡️ Munich, Germany June 23: Transit through Slovakia and the Czech Republic June 24: 🆕 Budapest, Hungary June 25: 🆕 Budapest, Hungary ➡️ Dresden, Germany June 26: Czechowice-Dziedzice ➡️...
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Visit to Europe – Phase 3: The Intense Italian Sprint (June 16 – June 21, 2002)
Phase 3: The Intense Italian Sprint (June 16 – June 21) June 16: French Riviera ➡️ Ventimiglia, France ➡️ La Spezia, Riomaggiore, Manarola, Corniglia, Vernazza, Italy (Cinque Terre) June 17: La Spezia ➡️ Pisa ➡️ Florence ➡️ Rome ➡️ Brindisi, Italy June 18: 🆕 Brindisi ➡️ Taranto ➡️ Messina, Italy...
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Visit to Europe – Phase 2: Western Europe & Iberia (June 10 – June 15, 2002)
Phase 2: Western Europe & Iberia (June 10 – June 15) June 10: London, England ➡️ Paris, France [1] June 11: Paris, France ➡️ Nantes, France June 12: Chartres, France ➡️ Madrid, Spain June 13: Lisbon, Portugal June 14: Madrid, Spain June 15: Barcelona, Spain 2002 June 10, MondaySlept on...
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Visit to Europe – Phase 1: Transatlantic Entry & Scotland (May 29 – June 9, 2002)
Here is the structured breakdown of my multi-country rail and flight itinerary. This map and breakdown chart your path across Europe, visiting 17 countries in just over 40 days. Phase 1: Transatlantic Entry & Scotland (May 29 – June 9) May 29: Depart Detroit, Michigan (Transatlantic Flight) May 30: Arrive...
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My Birthday – Albion, Michigan (2000)
My birthday... 20 years... and it has all gone by so fast. Woke up early to go to the MIAA cross country meet at the Wiffletree Golf Course, a few miles out of Albion. Went with Jillian and Josh, mainly to watch Rose-Anne. Enjoyed seeing other runners and spectators I...
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