Tom Perkins

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 9:02 p.m.

Depot Town, The report clearly states several times that masonry from the unbraced portion of the building near Cross Street could fall over the barrier. I directly quoted the report in the ninth paragraph. Wystan Stevens, Thanks for pointing that out. I made the change. Tom

David Paris

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 8:54 p.m.

I am behind Mr Beal on this one. I don't see anyone else with as much commitment to Ypsilanti as Mr Beal. He has invested a train load of time, money, and effort into reviving the Thompson building. Let the man do his work, we need more people like him in Ypsilanti!

Steve Pierce

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 1:24 p.m.

Correction: The judge that signed off on the warrant was Judge Tabbey, not Shelton. The error is mine and I apologize for posting the wrong information. - Steve

Forest City

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 8:37 a.m.

You didn't answer my question, Corby. I want OUR streets unblocked NOW!

Rasputin

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 7:52 a.m.

@ free form, Loved your post! :) @ Deloran, Forgive me for voicing my complaints about the 25 year old ruin that is the Thompson block. I didn't know you (Beal?) felt that it was more important to keep the ruin standing than attracting paying customers to frequent Depot Town businesses that are actually pretty good. You know, places like Sidetracks, Cafe Racer, the music store, the cake shop etc. Do you have any idea how sick I am of having to sit at Sidetracks enjoying a delicious burger only to look across the street at (your?) mess? You are right, of course, forget them... they'll survive in the shadow of the ruin while you drive there customers away. Good going.

Steve Pierce

Thu, Aug 12, 2010 : 12:32 a.m.

CM, How can you say the wall won't fall, apparently part of the East wall did fall within the last 60 days. Thankfully no one was hurt. Lorie, you wrote: >> This should have been the FIRST MOVE by the city instead of >> all that show boating, fight picking and wasted court and >> lawyer money. You need to talk to your handlers and get your facts straight before venturing out into the deep end of the pool. One of the first requirements from the City for an extension was to conduct a safety inspection of the site. That was Nov 2009. http://www.annarbor.com/business-review/ypsilanti-may-ask-court-to-order-repair-or-demolition-of-thompson-block-building/ Despite repeated requests to be allowed to enter the building to make a safety assessment the building owners attorney allegedly would not let the city in to inspect the building. The city had to get a court order, technically it was called an administrative search warrant some 8 months later, in July 2010, to allow the engineering firm in to inspect the building. The warrant was signed by the same judge overseeing the lawsuit. http://www.annarbor.com/news/city-of-ypsilanti-obtains-search-warrant-to-inspect-thompson-block/ Cheers! - Steve

Corby

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 11:19 p.m.

To be clear, I'm no "Beal shill." Never met the man. (Are you a "city council shill"?) I'm a resident who lives closer to this eyesore than, I would safely wager, 90+ percent of folks commenting. I'm in this neighborhood for the long haul. What I don't want is another short-sighted, kneejerk response from council. I have heard no one, on council, here, or otherwise, suggest what will happen to the property if they force demolition. It's fun to say, "build a garage" or "build a baseball stadium" but none of these has any grounding in fiscal or legal reality. I don't simply want the eyesore gone, I want something of substance on that site, adding tax revenue, employment, services, etc. My view is quite simply that the location will be turned into an asset, rather than another abandoned plot, more quickly if our council will work with Beal rather than simply bulldoze it. If you can offer a scenario (that works within the bounds of reality) where the property is developed to its best use more quickly, I'm all ears. If there's any investors out there willing to take on the project, they should make an offer. What folks are clamoring for is another Water Street. And I'm tired of having my tax dollars wasted on grandstanding and pandering.

Corby

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 11:18 p.m.

Forest City, To be clear, I'm no "Beal shill." Never met the man. (Are you a "city council shill"?) I'm a resident who lives closer to this eyesore than, I would safely wager, 90+ percent of folks commenting. I'm in this neighborhood for the long haul. What I don't want is another short-sighted, kneejerk response from council. I have heard no one, on council, here, or otherwise, suggest what will happen to the property if they force demolition. It's fun to say, "build a garage" or "build a baseball stadium" but none of these has any grounding in fiscal or legal reality. I don't simply want the eyesore gone, I want something of substance on that site, adding tax revenue, employment, services, etc. My view is quite simply that the location will be turned into an asset, rather than another abandoned plot, more quickly if our council will work with Beal rather than simply bulldoze it. If you can offer a scenario (that works within the bounds of reality) where the property is developed to its best use more quickly, I'm all ears. If there's any investors out there willing to take on the project, they should make an offer. What folks are clamoring for is another Water Street. And I'm tired of having my tax dollars wasted on grandstanding and pandering.

Cash

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:52 p.m.

This is a disgrace. Get rid of the dump. It's an embarrassment to Ypsilanti residents and has become a laughing stock. Stop stalling. Tear it down down. Beal loses his juicy tax credits. Too bad. Tear it down!

Forest City

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:29 p.m.

Can the Beal shills making comments answer me one question? What right does this "business person" have to block public streets and sidewalks? What right does he have to put the public in danger?

Speechless

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 6:55 p.m.

From delorean: "... Rasputin -- if you are SO sick of looking at the building when you come to Ypsilanti, don't come out here anymore!..." What consideration do you really have for the businesses or residents living in that immediate area? If we 'outsiders' must now stay away from Depot Town so as not to personally offend Beal with our disapproving opinions, then would it be best if any disgruntled nearby businesses and neighbors banished themselves into voluntary exile out of humble deference for his ongoing Thompson wreckage? In the meantime, should they tell tell their customers and visitors to promptly leave at the first sign of complaint or distress over the nearby war ruin held upright by street-obstructing bracing? If there really is enough money behind this project, please discuss details. Real evidence of financing would help calm the growing army of skeptics.

Mary Catherine Smith

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 5:12 p.m.

I think that Depot Town and delorean are any combination of the following: Beal, Beal's family and/or friends, or Beal's employees. I really don't believe that anyone else would defend him to the degree they have. And FYI, from the many complaints from current and former tenants, Beal has not done too much to renovate "rundown buildings" other than sometimes slap a fresh coat of paint on the outside. I don't believe that $100,000 in electrical work was done on the building just before the fire. There was no one working in the building for quite awhile, except for the couple of weeks before the fire. And the workers were taking things out of the building at that time, not fixing the electrical system. (I saw them everyday.)

Deb H.

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 4:49 p.m.

Demolish the building, save the historic bricks, and start from scratch to build a beautiful, new, structurally sound building using those old bricks on the new facade. It can have that beautiful old look only better!

Depot Town

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 1:41 p.m.

This is biased writing at its worst! The report supposedly reads "a portion of the Thompson Block building could collapse into Cross Street." What garbage! The building could just as easily collapse onto River St or onto itself. The only reason the reporter said Cross St was to sensationalize this story. There is no mention of the Beal group working all day long for the past month to renovate the building. There is no mention of the other great things the Beal group does for Ypsilanti. This story is self-serving nonsense. I know Stuart Beal and he is a great man doing great things in his community. The last thing he needs is a newspaper article attacking him when he needs good publicity more than ever.

Dante Marcos

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 11:46 a.m.

Delorean, any chance you work for the Beal group?

snapshot

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 10:10 a.m.

An eyesore. A danger to residents. An "attractive nuisance" to individuals. An uncooperative developer. No citizen support for rebuilding. Tying up valuable city time and assets in court. It's the developers right to fight it but it is the city's obligation to condem the property and tear it down themselves, if necessary without developer permission. Then bill him for the removal.

delorean

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 10:09 a.m.

The reason the building wasn't done in 2008 (original completion date) is because the City held up the work. Every time Beal sent people in there to start getting work done, it would get held up. There had been an extreme amount of time and money right before the building was victim to arson. The building had just received all brand new electrical before it burned - there had been at least $100,000 worth of work that had just gone into it before it burned down. Beal has NEVER been given the appropriate chance or time to complete this project. Funding was never the issue; and it isn't now.

Jimmy McNulty

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 9:32 a.m.

"We're going to rebuild the structure as is," he said. "The construction experts say it can be done, and with the time and resources, it can be accomplished." This property was once supposed to become storefronts and lofts in 2007, I believe. Beal has proven by his past inactions and by letting this property remain dilapidated that the likelihood of any development here is very small.

delorean

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 9:11 a.m.

All of the comments stating that Beal has had almost a year to do something with it and he must not have the finances...the city wouldn't allow Beal to do anything with it for almost a year. The second the city gave him the green light dumpsters started showing up and workers started showing up to clean out the ruins. It's funny how many of you are so quick to state that the building isn't salvageable - if it truly wasn't the permits to begin work and to shore the building wouldn't have been issued. Also, work has begun there! People have been there every day of the week working to get all of the ruins out of the building...what else do you want? That is the first step to renovating the building. Beal HAD to have shown that the building can be renovated to win the demolition battle with the city. That shored up building withstood a bad winter, a series of bad storms this season and everyone that has been working in it. No one has faith anymore - don't you think Beal wants it renovated and rented out just as bad as the next person?? Do you honestly feel that he wants to let it sit there?? And @ Rasputin - if you are SO sick of looking at the building when you come to Ypsilanti, don't come out here anymore! You're all so quick to jump on the band wagon to destroy the building but none of you are willing to give it a chance...what difference does it make to any of you? None of you have a lease there waiting for the restoration so you can contribute to Ypsilanti - none of you are vested at all in the Thompson Block's restoration - and for the record...Beal didn't pay for that survey, the City of Ypsilanti did AFTER Beal had a 3rd party structural engineer firm deem the shoring safe and restoration possible.

ronmiller

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 8:45 a.m.

The community should be willing to work with Mr. Beal. He has done much to improve a number of rundown buildings, and has always done an outstanding job of rehabilitation. He has continually invested his own money into Ypsilanti on a far greater scale then most. As to this project - at least it shows some movement, and if the city would work with him, reconstruction could get under way. If you cant deal with the status that it's in, pretend you are in Rome. You pay a lot of money to see those ruins. And remember - historic Ypsilanti means restoration of old, near ruin buildings. Where were you when Depot Town was in that same state in the 1960/70's?

faypatri

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 8:41 a.m.

I think Beal deserves a chance to fix this building. JUST THINK OF THE SUCCESS WHEN IT IS COMPLETED! Can anyone say success story? People we need to work together to get this thing moving. It is true Beal needs to play his part but let's at least give him a chance. He is a perserverent guy who has a lot of drive I think he could do it. I like how he has helped Ypsi in the past.

leaguebus

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 8:31 a.m.

I would assume that Mr Beal does not have the financing to start the renovation in earnest or he would have. The City needs to set a time line, financing by this date, renovation started by this date, otherwise, the bulldozers will roar.

Wystan Stevens

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 8:02 a.m.

Tom P.: The word you want is "demolition," not "demolishment."

watchingypsi

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 8 a.m.

Wondering if someone can answer a question for me. Okay. lets say I pay cash for a historic brick home in Ypsilanti. One night my historic home burns and all that is left is the facade. I am broke and only have enough cash on hand to shore up the sides with wood beams that block the street. What would the city of Ypsilanti do to me if I left my historic home sitting there blocking the street for nearly a year?

annarbor28

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:58 a.m.

What was the result of the investigation into how the fire started? Did they ever open all of thee lanes of traffic? I think that was supposed to happen early this year? Wasn't Beal supposed to show the city that he had the funding to build this almost a year ago? Who paid for this report? Hopefully the city is not spending money on this "building" except for a piece of paper to post condemning it.

a2junkie

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:47 a.m.

Nothing historic about it now is there. Tear it down the real shame is that you havent done it already. Polishing a turd is all your doing.

Jay Nugent

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:39 a.m.

It is time to take this building away from Beal for the public good under Eminent Domain. NO ONE has ever been successful in the past 25 years of developing this property, and now with the building in ruins, this structure never will be rebuilt. It is time to move on and look FORWARD! Demolish the building - saving the bricks. Erect a multi-story parking structure using the historic brickwork as the new facia. Perhaps with small shops on the ground floor. Someday (mark my words) light passenger rail will return - and Depot Town WAS a stop - and parking will be a NECESSITY to its success! Let Ypsilanti and Depot Town become a forward thinker in preparation to the return of light rail / mass transit :)

krc

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:29 a.m.

That comment was not meant for you, Bob. It's a big duh because it should have been demolished right after the fire. Then none of this bantering would be taking place. I'm sick of hearing about it.

krc

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:16 a.m.

Well that's a big duh.

Bob

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 7:10 a.m.

It's sad, but it needs to go. Take lots of pictures and put something useful there.

Steve Hendel

Wed, Aug 11, 2010 : 5:39 a.m.

Ypsi's version of Ann Arbor's East Stadium Bridge fiasco; talk talk talk and no action.

Corby

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:51 p.m.

So let's say the city "wins" and Beal tears it down. What then? He still owns the property and can let it sit as a vacant lot as long as he wants. See the Depot, Water St. and any number of examples where the city tries to take control of land. (See the Thompson Block, for that matter.) My guess if the city was trying harder to work with Beal in a couple years we'd be better off than what we'll get from this mess. Not to mention the wasted dollars in legal and consulting fees which I'd rather see spent on true public safety issues like police and fire. Personally, I think we're all more at risk from public safety cuts than having a wall fall on us.

Mikey2u

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 9:21 p.m.

Yhe next stop for Mr. Beal will be in criminal court if/when someone gets hurt.

Dante Marcos

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 8:31 p.m.

Regardless of what happens with the Thompson Block, Mr. Beal has already, irrevocably, suffered a major public relations blow. With all this press, he's been exposed as at best a negligent landlord, and at worst a dishonest entrepreneur (French for "undertaker," in this case with an emphasis on *take*). There is a way, however, for him to redress some of his poor behavior, and that is to immediately tear the Block down, recycle the bricks, and build something handsome and useful.

free form

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 6:33 p.m.

"My life experiences tell me that a structure constructed of straw and/or sticks would be very susceptible to falling down, but one made of bricks is built to last." Really? We are getting our logic from nursery rhymes now? I guess as long as the big bad wolf doesn't come by we should all be fine...

Jay Thomas

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 6 p.m.

Looking good Ypsi!;)

Mary Catherine Smith

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 5:30 p.m.

It's way past time to get rid of that dump on the corner.

Cash

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 4:38 p.m.

Captain, http://www.toledoonthemove.com/news/story.aspx?id=492186 August 4, 2010 When a brick wall falls, it can kill people. This is not a laughing matter.

ILJ

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 4:29 p.m.

I live east of Depot Town and drive by this accident-waiting-to-happen every day. I agree with watchingypsi: If Beal had any money to rehab this building, the rehab would have started by now. We're coming up on a year soon, and this building looks exactly the same to me as it did two weeks after the fire. Beal has had almost a year to do SOMETHING with this building. I haven't seen an inch of progress.

Lokalisierung

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 4:23 p.m.

"The wall isn't gonna fall down- if it were gonna do that it would've done so already." Ha

Captain Magnificent

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 3:56 p.m.

look at all the wannabe Ronald Reagan's up in this thread- "Mr. Beal, Tear down that wall!". You ought to be ashamed of yourselves- this isn't the cold war anymore people- that ended way back in 1981. The wall isn't gonna fall down- if it were gonna do that it would've done so already. My life experiences tell me that a structure constructed of straw and/or sticks would be very susceptible to falling down, but one made of bricks is built to last. If you're afraid it's gonna fall down and hurt your pwetty wittle head then just don't walk around it, or wear one of those helmets that Steve Pierce has- just make sure yours is MAIZE AND BLUE, not SCARLET AND GREY! The rest of us will go on living our lives without fear of being killed by a building. When was the last time someone got killed by a falling brick?!? that's right, never.

Jay Allen

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 3:50 p.m.

Wasn't the last business in there "Fantasee Lighting"? Yes, this is the way that business spelled their name. @Depot Town, I am not even going to copy your statement. As far gone as that eye sore is there is no way that the building in question would be rebuilt with tenants at this time. I am sure those involved appreciate your support as well as enthusiasm, however all your statement does is make those who wish to keep the building look more foolish than they are.

Midtowner

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 3:22 p.m.

Why didn't anyone make this an issue on the campaign trail?

watchingypsi

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 3:09 p.m.

I am very surprised that any wall can be saved. I have talked to a few people that say that the bricks were crumbling and very porous before the fire. I am a firm believer that Mr. Beal has never had the money to "remodel" this building and since the fire he has done everything he can (taking the city to court) to delay any actual work on the project. If he wins his case then when will work begin? It is August 10th, fall is right around the corner, he better have a lot of on hand cash to work double shifts to get anything done before the cold rains and snow begins to fly. Masonry work requires temperatures above 40 degrees.

dading dont delete me bro

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 2:40 p.m.

just look at the picture in the article. it looks like the south wall will topple inward. is beal concerned for his workers? we drove by there early afternoon today. there were workers inside there w/hard hats on. a lot of good those hard hats will do if a WALL tumbles on them. i guess they could have an open viewing. come on already. demolish it and rebuild it better than it was, but w/it's original architecture and history in mind.

Forest City

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 2:19 p.m.

Really lorie? Beal is just going to go away quietly now? You can't blame the city for this one. If the city was dealing with a rational person, this would have been over long ago. I get very angry when I have to drive in an oncoming lane just to drive past the "shell". It's not a historical building. It's dangerous and makes me avoid the area. Beal should be sued for every dime the city has spent on this and forced to recompense all the local businesses for lost commerce.

pseudo

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 2:05 p.m.

This should have been the FIRST MOVE by the city instead of all that show boating, fight picking and wasted court and lawyer money. This report shows clearly that building must come down. Its factually-based, not for political show. No statements about which developers are in the "in" crowd or on the outs with city council. This is a technical, non-partisan, non-political, safety issue. I have always said this building should come down. This report proves it. Shoving opinion down Beal's throat did nothing but waste our money unnecessarily. Now, Mr. Beal, bring it down so we can all move on.

Cash

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 1:10 p.m.

@Speechless, http://www.michigan.gov/mshda/0,1607,7-141-54317_21884---,00.html

Craig Lounsbury

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 1:01 p.m.

"The report also detailed extensive damage to portions of the exterior walls and recommended 70 percent of the west wall and 40 percent of the south wall be demolished and replaced." Its hard to say at what point a "historic" building stops being "historic" when too many parts get replaced. I have an ax in my family thats been passed down from generation to generation for over 200 years. The handle has been replaced 17 times and the blade has been replaced 6 times.

tdw

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 1:01 p.m.

@Depot Town Beal has not done squat with that building as long as he's owned it.I'm not sure how long he's had it but its been empty for at least 20 yrs

salineguy

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 12:48 p.m.

Of course Beal has some type of financial stake in maintaining an 'historical' status for the Thompson Building site. Why else would he keep this eyesore alive. It really is an eyesore - drive by some time. Beal says a rebuild is possible. He says it can be accomplished with the time and the resources. Great, another court case for a city that need to heal, regroup and move on.

Stupid Hick

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 12:29 p.m.

A choice in the poll should be: wait until 2011 when the former owner, David Kircher, is released from prison. Then condemn the building and contract with Kircher to make necessary repairs. Send the bill to Stuart Beal, and if he doesn't pay, award the Thompson Block back to Kircher. Ah, the wheel of life.

Speechless

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 12:26 p.m.

"If the city had signed the agreement with Beal back in February, the building would now be safe and most likely occuppied with tenants...." It confuses matters and sidetracks discussion when writers post fantasies as hard fact. Beal apparently has little funding to advance his project beyond the current holding pattern and can do little other than stall for time — if this assumption is wrong, can someone please demonstrate otherwise? I wish the structure hadn't burned so severely and could one day have reopened as refurbished architectural history. It might have been a gem. With only a delicate, partial outer shell hovering over rubble, however, it's clearly game over for what little still stands. Question: Does Beal have some type of financial stake in maintaining a 'historical' status for the Thompson Building site? I'm trying to get a handle on what drives his stubbornness following such a devastating fire.

Depot Town

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 12:03 p.m.

If the city had signed the agreement with Beal back in February, the building would now be safe and most likely occuppied with tenants. All this report does is prove that Beal was right. Let him rebuild!

Jay Allen

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:52 a.m.

They really need an independent contractor to tell them it is a pile. And to recommend demolition. I am in the wrong business.

1bigbud

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:48 a.m.

Why can't they pass a law If your Bldg. is EMPTY for 1 year or more.It must be tore down No matter who owns it (charge the property owner) I bet you see rent drop by a ton But ypsi. would be farm land again If its empty- It must come down (1 year you R mine)

Rasputin

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:39 a.m.

@ Forever27, it WAS historic. :) Nothing historic about ruins that resemble WWII Germany.

Cash

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:30 a.m.

When does the safety of the community override the person profits of one person? Imagine if that uninsured wall tumbled during the Heritage Festival and killed or injured hundreds of people. Would we then babble about historic preservation? I don't think so. Lawyers would bring the city down along with Beal. There's a nice written record of total disregard for public safety to assist them. It's a shame that the judge who ordered facilitation can't be sued as well. The danger to the community, the bill for the taxpayers, all because Beal wants the historic tax credit? Tear it down!

Lokalisierung

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:20 a.m.

No shock here

Rob Pollard

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:19 a.m.

Thanks for this article. In particular, thanks for the picture at the top. There's been a lot of discussion of this "building" in other articles, and from a few comments, I don't think people truly appreciate how it literally looks like a ruin from WW II Europe. That picture helps tell the story.

Ignatz

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.

Maybe it'll fall on the Depot.

tdw

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.

I don't know what the report cost,but they could have bought me a burger at Aubrey's and I could have told them the same thing

Carl Duncan

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 11:10 a.m.

Get a crew in their and knock it down; recycle the bricks; rebuild the building to building code specifications with original floor plan and with reclaimed/recycled bricks. Alright lets get to it ASAP.

dianest.

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:53 a.m.

Yes, it is historic, but it is also an eyesore and dangerous. Demolish this ruin and rebuild with salvaged material and according to the original design. I believe it really is beyond restoration. Don't wait until someone is injured.

Greggy_D

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:48 a.m.

Yep.....it's gotta go.

Top Cat

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:36 a.m.

This is a pile of rubble and not a building. It is time to demolish this eyesore.

Woman in Ypsilanti

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:35 a.m.

Enough is enough. I, for one, don't care what gets done although I would prefer to have it restored. But it has been almost a year and apparently is something of a danger. Do we have to wait until it falls down on its own or what?

Forever27

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:34 a.m.

But Rasputin, it's historic! I agree with you 100%. It may be a historic building but it is trashed. Sometimes you just need to demolish the rubble and rebuild in that spot.

Rasputin

Tue, Aug 10, 2010 : 10:23 a.m.

"The report also detailed extensive damage to portions of the exterior walls and recommended 70 percent of the west wall and 40 percent of the south wall be demolished and replaced." Okay, Beal? Got it??? Now demolish this ruin and get on with it! I am SO tired of looking at this garbage every time I go to Ypsilanti!!!