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• ISBN13: 9781571456892
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Cheri Y. Gay | | Hardcover:
| 144 pages | | Publisher:
| Thunder Bay Press | | Publication Date:
| May 07, 2002 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 1571456899 | | Package Length:
| 11.1 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.69 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.71 inches | | Package Weight:
| 2.03 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 9 reviews |
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2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
 A WORTHY READ.Dec 09, 2007
AS A NATIVE DETROITER(EAST DETROIT ACTUALLY)I FOUND THIS BOOK TO BE INTERESTING IF NOT SOMEWHAT DISHEARTENING.THE AUTHOR HAS DONE A GOOD JOB OF SHOWING HOW A ONCE GREAT CITY IS SLOWLY DESTROYING ITSELF FROM WITHIN.THE LACK OF FORESIGHT ON THE PART OF THE CITY AND ITS' FAILURE TO PROTECT ITS' ARCHITECTURAL HERITAGE IS SAD.DETROIT COULD TAKE A LESSON FROM NEW YORK ON HOW TO PROTECT AND REVITALIZE ITS MANY BUILDINGS.THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ FOR ANYONE WHO REMEMBERS THE CITY AS IT WAS AND HOPES FOR ITS' POSSIBLE REJUVENATION IN THE FUTURE.
2 of 2 found the following review helpful:
Detroit Then And NowJun 25, 2007
Excellent contrast between what Detroit used to look like and what it looks like today. The Renaissance Center development is especially stunning. The Comerica Building is also very impressive. Detroit needs to continue revitalizing old abandoned industrial sites. Overall, an excellent book that I recommend.
4 of 4 found the following review helpful:
Greatest book of photos on DetroitFeb 19, 2006
I got this book from my library through an ILL, and this book is GREAT! I am 17 and planning on relocating to Detroit, and wanted to see what the city looks like. This book is the only one with actual photos of Detroit in and around the city. Wonderful pictures from earlier times until now. The book was so good, I went out and bought it. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to see detroit or for anyone who wants to see one of the best cities in the world.
1 of 7 found the following review helpful:
 Somewhat Disappointing BookDec 30, 2005
This book is fine or those new to Detroit, but as one who knows Detroit well, this book doesn't provide much.
Most of the photos are taken at a different area then it was originally taken from. I could see it being acceptable if it were no longer possible, but in most cases the area is possible.
The information is good for the most part, but more could have been added for those whom already know the story.
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
Great pictorial in color!!Aug 29, 2005
Absorbing book in magnificent color on Detroit's past and present. Worthwhile for anyone interested in history of the city of Detroit.
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