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Published 1/25/2006
From: Cybelle Codish
To:Brian Smith
(bsmith@metrotimes.com)
Date: January 23, 2006 1:04:30 PM
Subject: Motown Building Demolition
Hey Brian,
After thinking about what kind of a quote would best describe the experience of seeing this beautiful landmark fall -- a structure build by one of the most important architects of our time (Albert Kahn), but also the last inhabitants of which helped to give our city a sound -- the only words that come to mind are:
I’ve just witnessed an assisted suicide...
--
Cybelle
Cybelle Codish is a freelance writer. Send comments to letters@metrotimes.com.
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