The end of an era: Demolition begins on Ford Auditorium

[kmorrocco]

Well, hopefully whatever they build will be made of concrete and steel. Nothing fancy. That way the residents of Detroit will have a difficult time ruining it. No matter what you build, the people in Detroit do their level best to destroy it.

[SilverlakeDehners]

How ironic to replace the Ford Auditorium with an "open air" theater in a city with harsh winters and sticky summers. What a silly waste of money that will be!

[bigbdog32]

I am glad to see that the pipe organs have been donated. The Aeolian-Skinner company was the finest organ builder of its time, and, in this case, the old saying is true: they don't make them now like they used to.

[DetroitLives313]

As sad as I am to see it go, I understand. I say GO Detroit! Go Mayor Bing!!!!

[pauldarwinlee]

For those who might be interested in the importance of Ford Auditorium to so-called African Americans, see my 2008 letter to the Detroit City Council, which was published in "The Michigan Citizen," Sept. 21st-Sept. 27th, 2008. To find it, do a Google search for "Ford Auditorium and Black history."

I have the honor to be

Historical-Lee yours,

Paul Lee

beistorage17@yahoo.com