The Book-Cadillac

[FrankeeFraud]

Ahem! I'm assuming you've never seen pictures/films of the Titanic looked like when it was docked before it's maiden voyage? And that you've also never seen the pictures of what that once great ship looked like at the bottom of the ocean? That's EXACTLY what these before/after pictures should remind one of. Not to worry; don't modern educators say there's "no such thing as a stupid question?"

[MsSammis]

very sad

[supershy13079]

Its great to see that an effort is being made to safe some buildings. I would love to see Detroit all fixed up in its glory. Easier said than done but it would still be great.

[Bignadim]

@supershy13079 Too late JL Hudsons gone to earth 1998 along with Lafayette building and other hotels Detroit will never bee the same again ever!!!!!!! and Im from England and seen destruction of beautiful irreplaceable buildings with moern souless crap made of glass!!! and that too in our capital London!!! of all places

[poppimds007]

My Pop would stay there overnight sometimes after bringing trains into MCS Mich Central Station in the 60's through 80's.

[rickster348]

I was in Detroit a few months ago on business. I'd love to come back and check out some old buildings.

[nickinstream]

I went on a tour here when it reopened in October. The did a terrific job renovating this hotel, I thought for sure that this building was going to be demolished. It is good to see that buildings are starting to be preserved and renovated. I look forward ti visiting the renovated Fort Shelby hotel in Detroit soon!

[Nokorola]

So where's the update?

[FrankeeFraud]

Don't the original before/after pictures remind you of the before/after pictures of the Titantic? What a tragedy; what Negroes did to destroy a once great "superpower" of American cities is criminal.

[leapingoutofwater]

@FrankeeFraud what on earth do 'negroes' have to do with the titanic?! wtf?

[bensharkey]

This is my absolute favorite building in Detroit! I love it!

[quiksilvermanblue]

Its great to see this grand old lady get a second chance, I will probably bunk there on my visit to Detroit for some URBEX.

[Technocian]

very well done

[grapeflavored83]

The chrystal ballroom photos are not correct, the first photo is original. however, the second and third photos are of the mezzanine level created in one of the 70's renovations.