Ford to Demolish 'glass House' in Dearborn
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Ford is demolishing its 1956 'Glass House' HQ in Dearborn, sparking criticism over preserving architectural heritage.
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ggm
4 months ago
Shouldn't it be on a national heritage register? It's pure "international style" from 1956.
jdjeiduue
4 months ago
Why demolish it? It looks to be a perfectly good building.
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