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I thought this rowhouse building on 2542 John R. was beyond hope. Then again, how many people thought the Opera House was irrepairable? Scroll down to see a pic of this building completely restored - abbra cadabbra...
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The above rowhouse building completely restored.
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The sign says "Historic Home Rehabilitation".
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The roof burned off of this house about many moons ago - no lack of vision, no problemo. Click HERE for a LARGER version.
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A large portion of the rear of the structure has crumbled and fallen to the ground - piece of cake. Just put up a scaffold and go to town.
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Where would you rather live, in these pre-fabbed cookie-cutter condos that were engineered to disintegrate in 20 years, or the historic apartment that would withstand nuclear fallout?
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Another house that seemed hopeless would withstand being run into by a Sherman Tank.
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This beauty is fixed-up real nice. Even the some of the Brewster Projects buildings seen on the right are getting new windows.
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This house is a beauty, but, well, let's just tear it down and put up a pre-fab.
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This gas station, minus a couple of sheets of aluminum, is a potential gold mine in the rough.
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This gorgeous home is getting a new roof.
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This beauty was converted into a law office.
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Nice restoration job on this elegant beauty.
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Another restored gem on the corner of John R. and Erskine.
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Another restoration in progress.
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Well, in Detroit, there always has to be a few ruins kicking around. This house is returning to nature.
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Who needs to drive up north? You can see the Fall colors right here.
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This building could be restored. Here's another case where the windows were removed.
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This building behind the First Presbyterian Church appears to have a giant tree growing out of its roof.
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Despite Guyton's dots, these two roofless apartments could be restored.
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Some more fall colors in progress.
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The Motown / Sanders Building in stark contrast behind the new condos.
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There is a plan in the works to turn it into a Motown Museum.
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