ArtPrize is the largest art competition in the country, so, naturally, I spent my weekend gazing up at old buildings and hunting for Civil Defense items. Perched high atop the Michigan National Bank building is a yellow Thunderbolt siren. It replaced the Chrysler siren previously adorning the 13 story neo-gothic structure. From 1967-1987 the WZZM Weatherball was also atop this building.
The Morton House began its life as the Morton Hotel. It was later home to Old Kent Bank and Trust. From the early 1970s on it served as housing for the mentally ill. Much of the building was sealed off, untouched for decades. Recently ,Rockford Construction purchased the building and plans on turning it into condos and retail space.
The Morton House began its life as the Morton Hotel. It was later home to Old Kent Bank and Trust. From the early 1970s on it served as housing for the mentally ill. Much of the building was sealed off, untouched for decades. Recently ,Rockford Construction purchased the building and plans on turning it into condos and retail space.