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Detroit’s Asian-American community and allies on Monday urged the city of Detroit and Olympia Development of Michigan to work with them to create a visual presence that recognizes the former …

More than a dozen members of the Asian-American community and other supporters said they fear an important part of Detroit history is being erased.

A 140-year-old historic building in Detroit's former Chinatown was demolished despite efforts from the Asian American community and the city council to save it. The demolition: The two-story building located at 3143 Cass Ave. was completely razed on Saturday after the city issued a demolition citation in May, according to The Detroit News. “For many Asian Americans in and around the city of Detroit, this building represents where many of their relatives first placed their roots,&#x...

Demolition of the historically significant building smacks of ‘arrogance’ and ‘greed,’ activist says

Members of the Asian American community in metro Detroit are upset over the demolition of a historic building that once served Chinese immigrants.

A roofless shamble of a building n Detroit’s former Chinatown district was demolished Saturday amid a last-minute effort to save it.

For decades, the building at 3143 Cass Avenue in Detroit was a center for the Asian American community in Detroit.

The 140-year-old structure was as a hub for social, educational, recreational, and religious activities for Chinese Americans

A non-binding resolution by Gabriela Santiago-Romero asks the Historic District Advisory Board "to prepare a report... on its historic and architectural value."

Detroits Corporation Counsel Conrad Mallett issued an opinion indicating City Council cannot delay the demolition of an Ilitch-owned building.