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City Invests in Demolition of Lansky's Junk Yard, August 1976 Photographer: Larry E. Wright
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1976
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Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1976
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Eyesore To Park: A Summit Street eyesore is washed away under a wrecker's ball (above) and a frontend loader (left). The cleansed area, formerly housed a junkyard. But by this time next year, it will be part of a Summit Street park. The city had owned the land since last year and the work is expected to end complaints about the trashy appearance of the lot. The park plans include closing a portion of Summit, construction of an "unstructured" outdoor theater, renovation of an existing shelter, an open game field, an asphalt track for running, roller skating or walking, a small spray fountain, 1 1/2 basketball courts, a play area with timber structures and a picnic area. Cost of the project is estimated at about $250,000, with the state paying it all. Construction of the park is expected to begin in September, with most of the work being finished this fall.
Ann Arbor News, August 10, 1976
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Eyesore To Park: A Summit Street eyesore is washed away under a wrecker's ball (above) and a frontend loader (left). The cleansed area, formerly housed a junkyard. But by this time next year, it will be part of a Summit Street park. The city had owned the land since last year and the work is expected to end complaints about the trashy appearance of the lot. The park plans include closing a portion of Summit, construction of an "unstructured" outdoor theater, renovation of an existing shelter, an open game field, an asphalt track for running, roller skating or walking, a small spray fountain, 1 1/2 basketball courts, a play area with timber structures and a picnic area. Cost of the project is estimated at about $250,000, with the state paying it all. Construction of the park is expected to begin in September, with most of the work being finished this fall.
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Donald Calvert Helps David R. Byrd Exit Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
Year:
1972
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Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1973
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A former underground railway tunnel for escaped slaves? That's what David Byrd of the Black Economic Development League (BEDL) says has been uncovered at the BEDL building site on Depot Street at the Broadway Bridge. The discovery was made while footings were being dug for the building which will be used for offices and spaces for classes in such subjects as photography, printing and drafting. Donald Calvert (left) of Calvert Brothers Construction Co. gives Byrd a helping hand after and inspection of the tunnel.
Ann Arbor News, November 3, 1973
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A former underground railway tunnel for escaped slaves? That's what David Byrd of the Black Economic Development League (BEDL) says has been uncovered at the BEDL building site on Depot Street at the Broadway Bridge. The discovery was made while footings were being dug for the building which will be used for offices and spaces for classes in such subjects as photography, printing and drafting. Donald Calvert (left) of Calvert Brothers Construction Co. gives Byrd a helping hand after and inspection of the tunnel.
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David R. Byrd Examines Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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David R. Byrd Exiting Possible Slave Tunnel Discovered Under Washtenaw Lumber Building, November 1972 Photographer: Jack Stubbs
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1972
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Slave Tunnel?
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3
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November
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1972
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Old Brewery, Summit and 5th Ave., To Be Restored By Black Economic Development League, August 1972 Photographer: Eck Stanger
Year:
1972
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Ann Arbor News, August 20, 1972
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This 112-year-old building is scheduled for restoration by BEDL trainees.
Ann Arbor News, August 20, 1972
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This 112-year-old building is scheduled for restoration by BEDL trainees.
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Work Starts Tomorrow On Ambitious BEDL Project
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20
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August
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1972
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Trainees On The Job
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25
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August
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1972
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Underground Brick Vault at 724 N. Fifth Ave. (Old Central Brewery) on the Underground Railroad, September 1973 Photographer: Cecil Lockard
Year:
1973
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