| September 19, 2003 |
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Forgotten Detroit
Once  a booming city fueled by the automotive industry, Detroit fell into a 40-year decline in which many of its grandest buildings were abandoned or destroyed. Over the past several years, the Motor City has experienced a renaissance of sorts. The recovery has prompted questions about the fate of certain buildings -- whether they should be demolished or refurbished. David Kohrman, the man behind this site, believes the only answer is restoration. He's spent a great deal of time photographing the interiors and exteriors of several buildings, including the United Artists Theater and the Michigan Central Depot. Kohrman hopes his work will help the public gain an appreciation for the history and continued survival of these structures. As his images attest, when history is torn down in the name of gentrification, we lose not just concrete and steel but decades of memories as well. (in Design Arts) |
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