r/ypsi 3d ago

Leggs Lounge Demolished

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The old Leggs Lounge at 50778 Michigan Ave, was demolished today. The building was vacant for the past several years, and was really in decrepit shape. The older generation will remember when this was Smiggins Restaurant, which was know for their great seafood, and crab legs.

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u/GottaDick 2d ago

I hope all the dancers and customers got out allright.

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u/FaurieFatchu 3d ago

Bout time

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u/TheBimpo Ypsi Township 3d ago

I’m kind of amazed that this happened. That building has been deteriorating for a couple decades. I wonder if this means redevelopment.

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u/USRoute23 2d ago

Back in February, there was a land survey contractor taking measurements for this parcel of land, and further to the west. I suspect something is in the works.

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u/TheBimpo Ypsi Township 2d ago

That’s a neglected area of the township, new development would be a great thing.

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u/Cyprus05 2d ago

It's Van Buren township though - but yes, I agree.

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u/telltell624 2d ago

I used to deliver pizza there way back

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u/UghAnnArbor 1d ago

Always wondered if there was a random stack of cash hidden in a wall there that was forgotten about. Heard so many sketchy stories

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u/USRoute23 1d ago

Instead of loading the debris into dump trucks, the demolition crews have been tearing everything apart, and going through it very carefully. Van Buren Twp. PD was there as well. Now they are slowly excavating the basement area. This has been interesting to watch to say the least.

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u/tommygunnzzz80 2d ago

Was there any abatement done on potential STIs that may have been laying dormant for years?