Henry Ford funeral home

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Went to the Detroit auto show on Sunday. Decided to stop by the funeral home (Hamilton) that embalmed Edsel, Henry and Clara Ford. Hamilton is still in the funeral business but they no longer own that building. It was an art studio for a while and is now abandoned. A homeless person was camping on the steps and their belongings are scattered and covered with snow. The last photo is the church (St. Paul Cathedral) where Henry and Clara's funeral's were held.

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How sad but unfortunately many areas in and around Detroit look like that. The place has deteriorated beyond belief. There are areas I don't even like driving through in day light hours. Wayne
 
What a shame to let a classic old building go to ruin.
A lot of people in this country need to visit Germany and see how to care for buildings and the land.
 
KR500 said:
Is much of this problem due to the financial situation occurring in Detroit?
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The current financial situation is adding fuel to an already fire out of control. This rot has been going on for many years. Thousands of derelect buildings have become a haven for drug trafficking, prostitution and organized crime. Once a proud city is now a disgrace. I am glad I am 50 miles away. Wayne
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
What a shame to let a classic old building go to ruin.
A lot of people in this country need to visit Germany and see how to care for buildings and the land.
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From what I hear, Germany is about the size of Montana so it is far smaller to maintain, with less urban sprawl and denser population than us. I am sure you describe it correctly, but, to tread on thin ice, I suspect the explanation is grounded mainly in their societal structure that differs vastly from ours.
 
I don't want to be the one to get this thread removed, but really, these buildings are abandoned due to the relentless, vicious crime situation in the area-it has nothing to do with sprawl or the size of the country, but everything to do with demographics.
 
jeep44 said:
I don't want to be the one to get this thread removed, but really, these buildings are abandoned due to the relentless, vicious crime situation in the area-it has nothing to do with sprawl or the size of the country, but everything to do with demographics.
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You are absolutely correct
, Wayne
 
I was born & grew up in Detroit. Moved to the Burbs in 1966 when I was 22. Always makes me sad when I see it now & remember what it was.
 
I have to be careful in saying this, the reason is changing demographics in Detroit and suburbs. Most of Detroit is one big ghetto and suburbs too.
 
56servi said:
I was born & grew up in Detroit. Moved to the Burbs in 1966 when I was 22. Always makes me sad when I see it now & remember what it was.
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I was born and somewhat raised in Livonia, Michigan. When I go back there for visits I am truly amazed at how things have changed for the worse.
 
Henry Ford was the first dead man I saw, my dad took me to the Museum at Green Field Village to see him laid out in 1947 when I was 7. :eek:

I remember it being a long S shaped line to walk by the casket.
 
Tom Wesenberg said:
What a shame to let a classic old building go to ruin.
A lot of people in this country need to visit Germany and see how to care for buildings and the land.
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A lot of people in this country need to visit London and see how the Germans cared for those buildings and the land.
 
Mikeinnj said:
A lot of people in this country need to visit London and see how the Germans cared for those buildings and the land.
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Mikeinnj, Duuuuggghhhhh I just caught that , went over my head at first. GREAT COMEBACK. Have fun modelAtony tony white Lafayette, LA
 
IrishHills said:
Henry Ford was the first dead man I saw, my dad took me to the Museum at Green Field Village to see him laid out in 1947 when I was 7. :eek:

I remember it being a long S shaped line to walk by the casket.
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Great story!!! Just finished reading "The Last Days of Henry Ford" and it describes the same picture. Pretty neat that you were there. Did your dad point out any family members?
 
56servi said:
I was born & grew up in Detroit. Moved to the Burbs in 1966 when I was 22. Always makes me sad when I see it now & remember what it was.
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My dad lived in Detroit, worked at the Rouge, Cadillac and Lee Plaza Hotel in 1950. My brother and I took him back to see Lee Plaza maybe 5 years ago. It used to be one of the swankiest places to live in Detroit and now it's gutted.
 
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