If you've ever driven on 6 Mile Rd, between Beech Daly and Inkster, you have likely seen The Methodist Children's Home Society, commonly referred to as Children's Village. A short brick wall carrying the name separates the continuous traffic flow of this busy road from this peaceful, park-like property. One of the few buildings visible … Continue reading The Methodist Children's Home Society
The Onofrey Family & Lola Valley Drugs (Part II)
As featured in part 1 of this blog, Lola Valley Drugs was one of the tenants in a brick retail strip along 6 Mile Rd. When I drove by the Lola Valley Drugs space a few months ago, it was vacant. And I couldn't help but notice that most of the strip's exterior brick has been painted, … Continue reading The Onofrey Family & Lola Valley Drugs (Part II)
The Onofrey Family & Lola Valley Drugs (Part I)
In 1941, 2 entire blocks of houses were built (with the exception of 3 houses, built in 1926, 1944, and 1966) neighboring Glenhurst Golf Course to the west and 6 Mile Rd to the north. It was only a matter of time before the need for nearby shopping would arise. Just across 6 Mile, a small brick … Continue reading The Onofrey Family & Lola Valley Drugs (Part I)
Ghost Signs of Detroit (Old Redford)
When you visit Detroit you're likely to see at least one old hand painted advertisement on the side of a building. The Motor City has become notorious for them. No matter what area you're in, east side, west side, downtown...remnants of a once bustling retail area can be seen on the exterior brick. My favorite ghost sign … Continue reading Ghost Signs of Detroit (Old Redford)
Wayne County & Home Savings Bank: The Banks of Redford (Part III)
Wayne County & Home Savings Bank
People's State Bank of Redford: The Banks of Redford (Part II)
Peoples State Bank of Redford
The Redford State Savings Bank: The Banks of Redford (Part I)
The Redford State Savings Bank
26009 Five Mile (70 years & still standing)
This year marks 70 years since the building at 26009 5 Mile Rd was built. To celebrate, we thought we'd have some fun by recreating a few photographs that we have in our collection: Originally an ice cream shop, this building later housed DesAutels Paint Store from 1950-1962. You could buy paint and wallpaper, as … Continue reading 26009 Five Mile (70 years & still standing)
