This is a nicely designed building for a city service. I wonder how did Lansing do this back in the 50's. I can't believe that the feds and the state gave the city so much more money that they could design and build expensive stylish modern buildings. I know there are lots of places for less money to go in the city now, but I think they must of had much different priorities in those days. I wonder how much if any federal or state money was used to build this fire station, as it is often cited the lack of this money as a reason for many ills like and bad roads and weed filled parks. I also wonder if say 65 years from now will we look at buildings like the Grand Tower or the PNC Building and say "wow is that a great building"?
How were you able to find the parcel number for your home? I've got the current parcel number but the description at the top of the page doesn't help me find the old number.
Current parcel number: 33-01-01-34-378-131
Old Parcel number: 3301-34-378-131
So you combine the first two digits with the 3rd and 4th digits 33-01-01 becomes 3301 and then the sequence from there is the same.
The listing on the URL shared above is in order, so you can look up the page that may contain the home you're looking for by focusing on the first three number groupings, in my example I looked at the link that says 3301-34-370s
The City Pulse has a letter from the Mayor basically saying that the City Hall building is a dump not worth saving. Last week they had these depictions of what might replace the current building. The former Mayor was kind of saying the same thing, that we should sell the space and build another city hall. I am not going to any wall defending the current building, but the Mayor kind bad mouthed the "preservationist" type people who want to renovate the building. Those pesky people just get in the way of progress according the Virg.. As someone who was not born here or did not grow up here I guess I can understand why he dose not value anything that was built before he became the Mayor, but I found his tone rather insulting and the drawings of what could go there really awful, and already dated looking. People can disagree without being condescending.
Could someone post links to the old house pictures of Park Avenue near Quentin Park, I would love to see the old elm trees on my street. Also maybe a good poster could post some of the neighborhood of Cherry Hill and the area that was destroyed for the highway and Capitol Complex. I really liked the older buildings that were already posted. I can not seem to figure out how to find theses areas. I do not know the parcel numbers for my parents house but it is in the 1500 block. That would so nice, I am not good at these things! thank you.
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This is a nicely designed building for a city service. I wonder how did Lansing do this back in the 50's. I can't believe that the feds and the state gave the city so much more money that they could design and build expensive stylish modern buildings. I know there are lots of places for less money to go in the city now, but I think they must of had much different priorities in those days. I wonder how much if any federal or state money was used to build this fire station, as it is often cited the lack of this money as a reason for many ills like and bad roads and weed filled parks. I also wonder if say 65 years from now will we look at buildings like the Grand Tower or the PNC Building and say "wow is that a great building"?
I've had a ton of fun looking up familiar homes on this resource. Sadly they had all of my neighbors but somehow skipped by my place.
How were you able to find the parcel number for your home? I've got the current parcel number but the description at the top of the page doesn't help me find the old number.
I'm looking near Pattengill and Mt Hope btw
I was browsing the list looking for some of Lansing's more "urban" buildings. Made a few interesting finds:
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pastperfectonline/images/museum_263/023/201706003021.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pastperfectonline/images/museum_263/023/201706003022.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pastperfectonline/images/museum_263/023/201706003031-13.jpg
https://s3.amazonaws.com/pastperfectonline/images/museum_263/023/201706003039-35.jpg
That first one was apparently across the street from Lansing Brewing Company.
Here's an example:
Current parcel number: 33-01-01-34-378-131
Old Parcel number: 3301-34-378-131
So you combine the first two digits with the 3rd and 4th digits 33-01-01 becomes 3301 and then the sequence from there is the same.
The listing on the URL shared above is in order, so you can look up the page that may contain the home you're looking for by focusing on the first three number groupings, in my example I looked at the link that says 3301-34-370s
Thank you! I was able to find the property using your help @sabatoa.
@The_Lansing_Magnate, I really like the sign (Crown Cleaners?) in the last picture you posted on the 1926 building.
The City Pulse has a letter from the Mayor basically saying that the City Hall building is a dump not worth saving. Last week they had these depictions of what might replace the current building. The former Mayor was kind of saying the same thing, that we should sell the space and build another city hall. I am not going to any wall defending the current building, but the Mayor kind bad mouthed the "preservationist" type people who want to renovate the building. Those pesky people just get in the way of progress according the Virg.. As someone who was not born here or did not grow up here I guess I can understand why he dose not value anything that was built before he became the Mayor, but I found his tone rather insulting and the drawings of what could go there really awful, and already dated looking. People can disagree without being condescending.
It amazing to see how much better a neighborhood can look with a nicely paved street.
Could someone post links to the old house pictures of Park Avenue near Quentin Park, I would love to see the old elm trees on my street. Also maybe a good poster could post some of the neighborhood of Cherry Hill and the area that was destroyed for the highway and Capitol Complex. I really liked the older buildings that were already posted. I can not seem to figure out how to find theses areas. I do not know the parcel numbers for my parents house but it is in the 1500 block. That would so nice, I am not good at these things! thank you.