Pochelon Building - Photos
Pochelon Building
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The four fearsome gargoyles protecting the Pochelon Building on Bates Street in downtown Detroit.
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The building was once owned by a florist named Pochelon.
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Pochelon Building, August 2nd. All gargoyles are gone, presumably saved for use in a future project on the Monroe Block.
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The Pochelon Building as of Aug 14, 2023
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The Pochelon Building as of August 25, 2023. The building next to the Pochelon Building was demolished the day before. The site is being cleared for the Monroe Block redevelopment.
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The Pochelon Building as of August 25, 2023. The building next to the Pochelon Building was demolished the day before. The site is being cleared for the Monroe Block redevelopment.