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The
Ford Auditorium is Being Demolished
Hart
Plaza • Downtown Detroit
• July 25, 2011 |
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
Ford Auditorium in Detroit, Michigan was constructed in 1955 and
officially opened in 1956.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
A "removing blight" sign from Mayor Dave Bing hands
from the top of the building.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
Located on the Detroit Riverfront, it served as a home to the Detroit
Symphony Orchestra (DSO) for more than 33 years and was an integral
part of the city's Civic Center.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
auditorium was financed by the Ford Motor Company and contributions
of the Ford affiliated dealers in the U.S.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
project received such a large donation from the Ford family, it
was designed as a memorial to Henry and Edsel Ford.
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BY JASON RZUCIDLO / ©AMERICAJR.com
The
building had outlived its usefulness to the city and was replaced
by other facilities. The building acoustics were also not considered
satisfactory.
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