The brick work along the roof is a character all of its own. Even if the building didn't have its signature curved yellow brick front, it would still stand out in my eyes. I just think it's a cool looking building; whenever I am in the neighbourhood I always drive by to say hello. Here's hoping someday someone who loves it as much as I do will return it to its former glory. (Like the G.A.R. Building)
~ I simply adore this building ~
The following is borrowed from the Metrotimes December 2011 issue regarding, 'The Ultimate Detroit Music Roadtrip':
All you need to know about the Apex Bar is John Lee Hooker and Little Sonny will be forever linked to the curved yellow brick walls that look exactly as they did when Hooker played his first gig there back in 1943. "I would never be on time," Hooker recalled of his Apex days. "I always would be late comin' in." The bartender, Willa, always had the same thing to say to him, he recalled. "Boom-boom — you late again.' Every night: 'Boom-boom — you late again.' I said 'Hmm, that's a song!" Some years later, he committed "Boom Boom" to wax on Vee-Jay Records. One wonders if Willa was still around to hear it. It became one of Hooker's signature tunes.
~ Bee Aware & Bee Respectful ~
~ Please, return cache exactly as it belongs to prevent Muggling ~ Thanx ~ Since this can bee a rough area, those folks who are not able to scale the tree & physically sign the log, I'll cut you some slack. The bottle is camouflaged well enough that if you're able to spot it from the ground, feel free to take credit as a find - if you physically sign the log, help yourself to an extra serving of dessert.