Bulldoze it before someone gets killed on that corner.

That corner really only has two options. First to be demolished, second a very costly restoration which, could be rendered moot if the county/state/fed ever pony up the funds required to finish the expansion of Romeo Plank. As nostalgic and cool as the building *could* be, I fear it it too far gone.

It may be historic but its in pretty bad shape and has been a dangerous eye sore for quite some time. I agree that its time to bulldoze it as well.

omg that is a no brainer should have been gone long ago level the mess !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Agreed - anybody else in the township would be cited for the property being an eyesore. It is pitiful that nothing has been done to date. This is by far the worst intersection in the area and removing this eyesore would go a long way to making the intersection safer for everyone. Is it done yet? What are we waiting for? More bureaucratic BS - just once I'd like to see something move faster than my teenagers doing their chores.

Are you sure it is closed? I have seen people in that building? Also outside with lawn mowers. Maybe it is only open by appointment only.

On a side note, with the ACO and ACE Hardwares out there, a family-owned store doesn't have the best chance of survival. What would you suggest the owners do with their property? Open a different business? Sell the property?

Demolish it and sell it to the highest bidder!

It is such bad shape that it should be took down. The intersection there is a death trap. I live near there and I hear sirens almost every night responding to a crash. It blocks the view. The traffic is only going to get worse. When it comes to lives being affected over a run down building, It is time to take it down!

The building poses a traffic danger. the area has progressed and changed in the last ten years. this is the 21st century, get over it and tear it down.

Historic is a proud title. Don't add deadly to it's history. Treacherous corner.

Tear it down. The lot is worth more empty and it would be easier to sell if
it were empty.

I think It should be moved, the building should be saved, i agree the corner is a hazard... but we need to STOP taring down buildings with history.

Is the building designated Historic, or is it just old?.It could be updated and used as a coener coffee shop with a bakery & maybe sit down breakfast. Nothing on that corner. I do think despite what people here say, it is up to the guy who owns the property. Until it's proven to be a public safety hazard folks should let them decide. If banks were friendly to small business maybe he could have maintained it.

Over the past 30 yrs. the property has done nothing but deteriorate. The building is literally falling down! No effort on the owners part to maintain it. A fair offer for the property was turned down in hopes of a bigger windfall. The holes in the roof, and the flooding when it rains!!! What's left to restore, nothing! It's on the verge of falling down. Pay the owner property value less charges for demolition and clean up of the area. Then let the county finish the paving of Romeo Plank to 23 mile. I'm assuming the saviors of the building like sitting in traffic during rush hr, and the occasional accidents.
A coffee house, maybe a sidewalk cafe would be nice! Historic is across the street. The building is maintained, used and not falling down, and provides a service to area residents. I think the bottom line here is...It's gotta go, the sooner the better.

Tear it down!! It's an eyesore, and the corner is a death trap. Improve the road for everyones safety!!!!

What can the residents of Macomb do to help get rid of this building? I agree with everyone above saying it needs to be destroyed and Romeo Plank and 22 Mile Rd need to be expanded to handle the increased traffic.