Watch demolition of Detroit’s former Hudson’s building back in 1998

[@cgimovieman]

Such a shame to have lost the original Hudson’s building. It wasn’t just a soulless rectangular skyscraper that was used for boring businesses not even based in Detroit. It was a pioneering company that started in Detroit and the building itself was unique and beautiful. I’m glad that we’re more mindful about preserving structures like this today. And about safety precautions. No, not everything needs to be held on to, and we do need to move forward. But certain things are worth preserving.

[@nevittwoods1730]

Art deco where all the happening 1930s ladies had tea & bought hats ect ect

[@keywellcoinsmafiametals8726]

My mom and dad were down there running security to keep people away. Said once it came down you couldn't see an inch in front of your face with so much dust

[@ramiere1412]

are they okay

[@keywellcoinsmafiametals8726]

I think in one of the aerial shots you could see the area where Comerica park was being built. Downtown is so different now. Large building currently neing built in its place now!

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

Different is right! We say it's America's comeback city!

[@Beachgirl1]

@@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback I’m sure an ugly, soulless, modern, boring skyscraper is being constructed in that location. Detroit used to be known for its beautiful architecture. Not anymore. It’s just another boring, soulless, cookie-cutter city.

[@adtsproduction]

My grandfather was with the army core of engineers in the early 1900s. This demolition wasn’t done right he said. It should’ve been abatement done in the building such as removing all the insulation and checking for asbestos mercury lead etc. It is noted that some of these people that were down there that day had become very sick. You can see what happened on 911 most those people got cancer. This demolition was poorly done. One last thing, it was a shame they had to tear down tradition. That’s just wrong with society, everything is disposable. They should’ve left the building alone and repurposed it. as a child I was down there once or twice I am so sad right now to see this video.

[@jazziez6467]

as a child i used to take the bus to j.l. hudsons, trying on makeup and perfume, was really broke other then that, the building was amazing and i still remember the elevators were even plush, it would have been beautiful converted condos

[@ramiere1412]

did you see the demo of that powerplant?

[@bonniebeeker4831]

All that toxic stuff in the air

[@jazziez6467]

asbestos galore

[@DetroitNinja]

All that cancer moving through the streets.

[@battlesqueak5838]

It’s still there. Just in a different form

[@_mnl_]

@@battlesqueak5838 🤜🤛

[@KarlHamilton]

Reminds me of that tragedy

[@simonselvaggio4330]

I was there right across the street

[@mccartneyfan5564]

Are any of those people having health issues in 2024?

[@jazziez6467]

Who knows many were just working in d at different buildings or living close by

[@monie2514]

That's all asbestos is nothing good coming in the air I hate that the old Hudson's is gone it was a beautiful place they should build another one like that. One of the best shopping of all times.

[@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback]

There's a new skyscraper in the place now!

[@Beachgirl1]

@@FrankaiVideos-DetroitsComeback Skyscrapers are cookie-cutter, boring and ugly. That’s why US and Canadian cities are among the ugliest in the world. At least Europeans don’t have a childish and ignorant fetish for demolishing historic structures. They cherish their old and historic architecture. Modern architecture is garbage and Orwellian.

[@frgreen4]

Why cheer about the demise of a once thriving business and employer of hundreds of thousands?

[@arthuridis]

It's the Detroit way.

[@monie2514]

Well those that are cheering were not Detroit residents in the first place real detroiters loved jail Hudson's and supported it over a hundred years.😢

[@oldeenglishd45]

They’re cheering the awesomeness.

[@frgreen4]

Good point.

[@ostrich67]

Because it's bitchin' that's why.

[@organist06]

Needless demo with no plan to replace it at the time. City never marketed the building in good faith

[@raymondszybowicz7597]

Unbelievable

[@ARedEyedJedi]

This is one of my earliest memories, my mom took me to watch. :)

[@jay-p9r6m]

A massive dust cloud!. From Joe. X

[@Beridan63]

I remember watching that live on CNN.

[@RightTailAngst]

I remember watching this live in person with my dad. Still one of the coolest things I have ever seen

[@drewwhit1566]

Volcanic dust? Pyroclastic flow maybe?

[@tomking1890]

Back when they were still stupid about what can be in that dust.

[@umbertoperriello8997]

Bevutifull movie

[@evillangbuildsmc2468]

Loke

[@ShawnKimbrel-ki2sb]

Foolio