Is DTW's L.C. Smith Terminal going to stand forever?
Feb 7, 2015, 7:06 am
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Is DTW's L.C. Smith Terminal going to stand forever?
If I remember correctly, the L.C. Smith Terminal was closed in September, 2008 when the airlines using it (AA, WN, UA, US, Spirit and maybe a few more) moved to the new North Terminal. Now it's 2015 and the terminal remains, the jetways are still attached and there's even ramp equipment still parked there. Does Wayne County (or whomever owns the airport) have any plans to demolish it?
Feb 7, 2015, 8:49 am
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Headline from yesterday's Detroit Free Press:
"Wayne County Crisis - Cash Might Run Out by May 2016, (Warren) Evans says".
The airport authority still has their offices in that building, and with their current financial situation I doubt they will spend the money to demolish the building and build new offices in the near future.
"Wayne County Crisis - Cash Might Run Out by May 2016, (Warren) Evans says".
The airport authority still has their offices in that building, and with their current financial situation I doubt they will spend the money to demolish the building and build new offices in the near future.
Feb 7, 2015, 12:22 pm
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Headline from yesterday's Detroit Free Press:
"Wayne County Crisis - Cash Might Run Out by May 2016, (Warren) Evans says".
The airport authority still has their offices in that building, and with their current financial situation I doubt they will spend the money to demolish the building and build new offices in the near future.
"Wayne County Crisis - Cash Might Run Out by May 2016, (Warren) Evans says".
The airport authority still has their offices in that building, and with their current financial situation I doubt they will spend the money to demolish the building and build new offices in the near future.
Apr 27, 2015, 10:31 am
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I think there are other airport services/service providers who do utilize the terminal buildings, at least I always notice vehicles/equipment there when we taxi nearby to either the north terminal or the mcnamara terminal.
May 16, 2015, 5:36 pm
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Convenience? All I remember are lots of moving sidewalks, too narrow hallways, and dumpy boarding areas....and all of the above were far too crowded with too many people! (Except when I was a little kid 45+ years ago and totally awed by the then open observation deck.)
May 17, 2015, 1:25 pm
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Sounds like the Davey Terminal which was a true hellhole, complete with rain-thru ceilings and a unique species of rodent at each gate. Not to mention the world-famous C Concourse marathon.
