Apr 1, 2023 during sunrise. The water tower's already down.
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March 21, 2023 - Windows and window frames were already removed
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April 1, 2023 - two years after announcing the planned demolition, the building is finally coming down.
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The iconic water tower was brought down first.
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April 1, 2023 - the walls on the east side are the first ones to come down
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Even though this image doesn't show it, the Detroit Harbor Terminal was known for some of the most amazing graffiti to be found in Detroit
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April 1, 2023 - the building's north elevation during sunrise
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April 1, 2023 - Boblo reflections after heavy rain the night before
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April 1, 2023 - yet another Kahn designed industrial building will have disappeared from the Detroit cityscape soon. This image shows how pillars had to be wider on lower levels to carry the weight...
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April 15th - Demolition ongoing
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April 15th - Demolition ongoing
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Demolition progress as of early May
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Demolition status quo early May 2023
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Demolition status quo early May 2023
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The graffiti wall, exposed on May 4th
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The moon setting behind what's left of the building (May 6th)
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Status May 6, 2023
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Status May 15th
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Demolition as of Jun 8
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A close up view at some of the pillars while they're coming down - Jun 8 2023
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Demolition status June 8, 2023
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Status Jun. 14, 2023
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Status Jun. 14, 2023
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Demolition status June 24th, 2023
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Demolition status June 24th, 2023
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Demolition status June 24th, 2023 - as seen from Riverside park
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Detroit Harbor Terminal Building Demolition as of July 1st, 2023
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Detroit Harbor Terminal Building Demolition as of July 1st, 2023, taken with a telephoto lens at a different angle.
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Demolition status July 6th, 2023
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Demolition status July 6th, 2023
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Demolition status July 8th, 2023
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Demolition status as of July 13th., 2023
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Demolition status as of July 13th., 2023
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Demolition status as of July 13th., 2023
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The Boblo (or what's left thereof) on July 22, 2023
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The last part of the building will be gone in a couple days - Photo taken on August 17, 2023
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